Model Maker jobs in California

simplehuman is seeking a entry-level Associate Industrial Designer/Model Maker to join our Design team.  This role will contribute to design review, help to coordinate design project flow, create photo-real product renderings, support 3D file documentation, and contribute to ideation.  This role will also help build models and prototypes to help us refine early concepts.  S/he will be part of a multi-disciplinary group of product managers, engineers, and designers that develop our innovative, modern products.  This is a full-time position in our Torrance, CA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore, innovate and execute the construction planning and fabrication of ID concept mockups and engineering prototypes.
• Machine prototype and components from 3-D model files supplied from engineering design.
• Support product development projects by coordinating project flow, developing/maintaining documentation and contributing to ideation.
• Use creativity and self-direction in designing, machining, and testing of prototypes and fixtures when standard methods do not apply.
• Create and retouch photo-realistic 2D and 3D product renderings.
• Refine and document 3D product files.
• Maintain tools shop and 3D printers.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Industrial Design.
• Experience working with Model Shop equipment such as model board, wood, metal, plastics, urethanes, saws, milling machines, routers, jointers, drill press, sanders, hand tools and similar materials and tools.
• Experience with 3D printers a plus.
• Skilled on surface finishing, painting and coatings to replicated manufactured finishes.
• Able to explore a wide variety of prototype solutions, colors, finishes and materials.
• Proficiency in shop processes and safety procedures for tool use.
• Experience in RP and CNC is required.
• Ability to estimate the level of effort for a task, and adhere to schedule and budget.
• Proficiency in Solidworks/Creo/Pro-Engineer.
• Proficiency in Keyshot, Photoshop, and general Adobe Creative Suite.
• A lover of clean, modern design.

About Us

We create tools for efficient living.  Through innovation and new technologies, we find ways to streamline simple tasks – ones that are so basic that we take them for granted.  We make gorgeous trash cans that respond to voice commands, mirrors that speak with Alexa, and soap pumps that dispense with a wave of the hand.  At simplehuman, we value ingenuity, precise communications, fast iteration and scrappiness.  We’re laid-back, but work hard.  And we only build products we love to use ourselves. 

• Tight-knit team with work hard, play hard tradition – we take pride in individual and team success and push boundaries to make the best products.
• Cool office with full-court gym fitness activities/classes (basketball, yoga, volleyball, badminton, krav maga, more) weight room
• Free Wednesday breakfasts birthday celebrations holiday parties/trips juice club