Kichler Looking for Product Designer at Remote Full Time

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Salary $84,000 a year job type full-time

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Why kichler?

At kichler lighting, we are more than just a lighting companyWe`re a `bring people together` companyEverything we do, every single day, is with the intention of creating and delivering products that allow people to `see` what matters most to them!

We accomplish this by encouraging forward thinking; building an environment where our team can ask the tough questions, “why not?” and “what could be?”We believe our dreamers and innovators can change the worldWe recognize our organization is at its best, when we are blended with different backgrounds and experiencesWe believe transparency and teamwork should be an integral part of any inclusive work environmentWe want everyone to achieve their goals; we are committed to our team’s own developmentWe are proud of our flexible work environment; we want our team to thrive in a way that works best for them.

Kichler sheds light on what`s truly important!

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About the role:

The product designer is a key member of the kichler design teamThe successful candidate will work alongside a strong and hardworking team of professionals who work hard, support each other, and enjoy delivering results that consistently meets and exceeds our customers’ needs and consistently grows the kichler business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, trend and product research, design conceptualization, sketching, prototyping, 3d-modeling, digital rendering, and presentation techniques to conceptualize and communicate a wide variety of lighting and ceiling fan products across all kichler categories and channels.

Designers work collaboratively within the design team, and interface regularly with program management, engineering, product management, quality, sourcing and as well as our china npd team.

Candidates should have a passion for design with a strong trend and style savvy with the ability to translate this into unique, sellable products for all product lines and channels.

What you will do:

Research global decorative, lifestyle, material, and technology trends relevant to the décor industry and implement into viable product solutions.
Assist in the information gathering, creation and implementation of style and trend reports.
Innovate and advocate for trending style directions, new material and finish concepts, and outstanding end-user solutions and product platforms.
Develop compelling, saleable design solutions for all product lines and channels, both individually and in collaboration within the design team.
Design and present multiple concepts through sketching, 3d modeling and prototypingDesign using solidworks, keyshot and adobe creative cloud.
Build product solutions that address release plans by analyzing and translating product gaps and customer needs, applying trend curve knowledge, and interpreting consumer feedback into tangible features and benefits within all products lines.
Set and maintain design intent, product function, and aesthetic cohesiveness from concept to commercialized product.
Work cross-functionally throughout the design processForm relationships with the customer experience, engineering, product management, program management, brand and quality in addition to other key partners.
Deliver strong design solutions that meet key deadlines across multiple projects simultaneously.
Participate in internal and external customer meetings.

What we look for in a candidate:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design from an accredited college or university
Minimum of five years of relevant design experience in consumer products; preferably in the home décor / home goods category.
Demonstrated capability in 3d software (preferably solidworks/keyshot)
Competence in developing innovative design options around opportunities and gaps.
Strong communication skills; verbal, visual, and written.
Good technical and marketing savvy needed with the proven track record to balance tradeoffs.
Willingness to learn and use low fidelity and rapid prototyping capabilities.
Experience planning, managing and completing design projects with varying levels of complexity.
Ability to build and foster relationships with key partners across subject areas and throughout the organization.
Ability to advocate for design and trends at multiple levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple targets and competing priorities.

Salary range:

Min range: $58,730.00 usd annual

Mid range: $84,000.00 usd annual

Max range: $109,070.00 usd annual

A few reasons kichler will brighten your path:

Competitive salary
Paid vacation
Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance
Available 401(k) program with generous company match (no waiting period, 100% vested)
Company-paid life insurance and std/ltd disability coverage
Employee discount purchase program (masco partners)
Flexible scheduling
Employee assistance program
Virtual wellness
Tuition reimbursement

What to expect next:

A virtual video interview following the submission of your application may be required for continued consideration in this job posting.

When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for this positionJob-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current roleBackground results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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About us:

The kichler brand encompasses more than 3,000 products, including chandeliers, wall sconces, bath lighting, ceiling fans, under-cabinet lighting, landscape lighting, lamps and accessoriesA leader in energy-efficient technology, kichler`s line of design pro led fixtures feature several winners of the lighting for tomorrow award, sponsored by the consortium for energy efficiency, the u.sDepartment of energy and the american lighting association.

Kichler lighting (the “company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every jobThe company makes employment decisions only based on meritIt is the company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local lawThe company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunitiesThis commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the company.

Kichler lighting is an e-verify employerE-verify is an internet based system operated by the department of homeland security (dhs) in partnership with the social security administration (ssa) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the united statesPlease click on the following links for more information.

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