What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Director position at ZURU?
Pioneer the Prefabricated Architecture World
ZURU
- is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company : ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play;
ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution ; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.
Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.
One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise and Dose & Co
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Your Role
You will play a crucial role in making the ZURU product a state-of-the-art architectural system. You will define new product concept to grow the ZURU product versatility and potential, and see them through completion, working with our development and manufacturing teams.
Your Impact
Through your efforts, you will significantly impact the quality of the ZURU product and help us become a pioneer in the prefabricated architecture world. Your input will be crucial to our multidisciplinary team to ensure the product quality and design standard.
Additionally, you will actively participate in the design of exclusive properties demonstrating the full potential of our products.
ResponsibilitiesLead and drive product design, creating aesthetically aligned and functional designs that reflect ZURU's vision and brand.Continuously improve the product aesthetic and functionality, elevating the overall quality of our architecture.Apply knowledge of modular construction techniques, materials, and building codes to create innovative and practical solutions.Collaborate closely with our Product Development team to quickly enact upon the vision and iterate designs efficiently based on feedback, optimizing for aesthetic appeal, user experience, and manufacturing feasibility.Collaborate closely with our Software Development team to integrate products into the ZURU software, ensuring an exceptional user experience.Collaborate closely with our Manufacturing team to design and test building prototypes, establishing protocols to test and refine our products for continuous improvement.Contribute to a fast-paced startup environment, where you can create rapidly and move quickly, while maintaining high-quality outputs.Define and develop additional products to expand our base system and increase design flexibility.Apply knowledge of modular construction techniques, materials, and building codes to create innovative and practical solutions.Required
Minimum bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in Industrial Design, Architecture, or Product Design12 years of experience in relevant role, preferably in architecture or in the construction industry.Proficiency in Rhino, and other relevant design tools.Very strong communication skills, both technical and visual, to effectively convey design concepts and ideas.Ability to use and develop new tools without being afraid to challenge traditional work methods and processes.Capacity to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and to move project forward in a fast timeline.Knowledge of building code and standardsSelf-drivenWillingness to travel is a plus
100,000 - $135,000 a year
LIFE@ZURU
At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.
At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won't find anywhere else.
We recognise that ZURU's success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their well-being by providing an array of benefits and tools.
ZURU - Tomorrow Reimagined
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Salary : $100,000 - $135,000
