Industrial Designer

As an Industrial Designer at Framework, your primary responsibilities include owning the product design process from ideation through prototyping, ensuring that design delivers on our sustainability ethos and principles. You'll collaborate with core team members across Taiwan and the US, working on cross-functional product development and testing prototypes to explore new concepts. Additionally, you'll oversee design parts inspection and manage quality for mass production while supporting the release of 2D/3D drawings and 3D rendering.

To qualify for the Industrial Designer role at Framework, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in industrial design, complemented by 5+ years of experience specifically in consumer electronics product design. An exceptional portfolio is essential, showcasing your design process from initial concepts to final execution. Familiarity with CAD modeling, strong visualization skills, and effective English communication abilities are also key qualifications.

Yes, the Industrial Designer position at Framework offers flexibility in work arrangements. You can work from home or choose to collaborate at our office located in Xinyi District, Taipei. However, there may be occasional travel required for local and international supplier engagements during your contract period.

Framework values candidates who possess a strong spirit of creativity and problem-solving in design challenges. You should have a genuine passion for user experience and sustainability, embodying our design philosophy. Additionally, being adaptable and comfortable working within an innovative, diverse team is important, along with a keen interest in environmentalism or DIY initiatives.

Absolutely! The Industrial Designer role at Framework is positioned within a growing company known for its innovative approaches to consumer electronics. As you contribute to exciting projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams, there may arise opportunities for advancement and taking on more significant responsibilities as the company continues to evolve and expand.

When answering this question, emphasize your methodology, starting from initial research and ideation, sketching and prototyping, through to testing and final execution. It’s vital to highlight how you incorporate user experience and sustainability into your workflow, demonstrating your alignment with Framework's mission.

Share your strategies for responding positively to feedback, emphasizing your understanding of its importance in refining designs. Discuss past experiences where you implemented feedback successfully, particularly illustrating your adaptability and willingness to iterate on your designs.

In your response, mention specific CAD software you are experienced with, such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360. Discuss how you use these tools to create and visualize ideas, manage design iterations, and enhance precision in your projects.

When responding, outline the situation clearly, detailing the challenge and its impact. Explain the steps you took to address it, emphasizing creative problem-solving techniques and collaboration with team members, ultimately leading to a successful outcome.

Be prepared to share your understanding of sustainability principles in design, providing concrete examples of how you've integrated eco-friendly materials or practices in previous projects. This question allows you to showcase alignment with Framework’s mission of creating products that respect both people and the planet.

Discuss methods you use to incorporate user feedback throughout the design process. Highlight any tools or methodologies, such as user testing or surveys, that you utilize to understand user needs and preferences, ensuring they remain central to your design philosophy.

Select a specific project where you successfully worked with team members from various disciplines, illustrating how you fostered communication and collaboration. Highlight any challenges faced and the methods you employed to maintain a productive team dynamic.

Explain the importance of prototyping in your design approach, emphasizing how it enables you to test ideas and gather valuable feedback early in the process. Provide examples of how your prototypes have led to improved designs in past projects.

Discuss your commitment to professional development, including following design blogs, participating in workshops, or attending conferences. Highlight any communities or networks you engage with to remain current on industry trends and innovations.

Sharing personal stories about how your inspirations draw from various sources—such as nature, art, or modern technology—can portray your creative mindset. Link your inspirations back to the core values of Framework, demonstrating how you would resonate with the company culture.