Essential is seeking to expand its network of Mid to Senior level industrial designers for future contract opportunities. Preferably designers should be local and able to collaborate in our Boston studio. The role as a contractor will vary based on project requirements and may include research to identify critical design issues, participation in brainstorming sessions, concept development, detail design development, CAD database development, color/material/finish specification, and design-control communications in the down-stream engineering and manufacturing phases of development. In these efforts, contractors may interact with clients, vendors, partner organizations, and internal staff as an industry-leading professional and as a representative of the Essential team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
• 3-7 years of relevant design experience
• SolidWorks  and Keyshot proficiency required
• High level of personal commitment to quality, with demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, highlighted by a flexible and collaborative working style.
• General understanding of mechanical engineering, interaction design, and user research.

MORE ABOUT US 

Essential Design, located in Boston, has developed an award-winning portfolio of products and services in collaboration with clients from consumer, commercial, and medical domains – ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s. Our work bridges physical and digital products and services. As a result, our design team aims to enhance holistic user experiences. A cross-section of our recent work includes consumer products, professional equipment, medical devices, health and wellness platforms/communities, ‘green' building initiatives, and athletic performance monitoring systems. Our office is a casual, loft-like, studio atmosphere with very convenient access to public transit.