Intern role in product design contributing to the Signal Ocean Platform in Athens. Collaborate on UX/UI design, research, prototyping, and mentorship opportunities.
About the role
- Industrial Designer creating engaging layouts and color themes for aquatic play structures at WhiteWater. Collaborating with teams to enhance user experiences and ensure design feasibility.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative and engaging layouts for interactive aquatic play structures in response to customer requests with the goal of improving user experience, operational performance and safety.
- Collaborate with our product development and creative teams to generate captivating theming designs that enhance the overall experience of our play structures, aligning with current trends and market demands.
- Develop and implement colour schemes that enhance the visual appeal and thematic coherence of our play structures, waterslides and towers.
- Continue the development of standard colour palettes to be applied to our waterslide portfolio, ensuring consistency and alignment with design standards.
- Work with the waterslide design team in the application of customer-specific colour combinations to align with existing park aesthetic, customer preference or customer IP.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing to ensure design feasibility and market readiness.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and materials to continuously improve and modernize our product offerings.
- Lead and mentor junior designers, providing guidance and support in design processes and techniques.
- Conduct regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained.
- Assist in the development of design guidelines and standards to streamline the design process and maintain brand coherence across all products.
- Support Project services in communication of design intent to project designers and engineers to ensure alignment between proposed concept and manufactured intent, including but not limited to; waterslide colours, waterslide theming and effects, tower theming, and interactive toys and structures.
- Colouring existing slide and slide tower models to coincide with customer colour choices.
- Creating slide reference packages for clients with the appropriate colour callouts.
- Photoshopping of designs and paint details onto the slides and slide towers as necessary.
- Proactively following production schedules, timelines, and processes.
- Respect for people with communication, consideration, and cooperation.
- Participating in and, where applicable leading, department training.
- Executing responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product design or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industrial design, with a focus on aquatic play or amusement park industry preferred
- Graphic Design or 3D Animation certification is an asset
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD, as well as 3D visualization applications (3DMax, Sketchup, Rhino, Maya, Keyshot, Lumion, Unreal)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and innovative design solutions, with a focus on aquatic play structures
- Proven track record of leading design projects from concept to completion, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and impactful design solutions
- In-depth knowledge of color theory, materials, manufacturing processes, and safety standards relevant to aquatic play structures
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor junior team members
- Passion for playgrounds, themed entertainment park design, water attractions, and creating memorable guest experiences
- Must be capable of collaborating with and functioning as part of multiple departments
- Willingness to learn – Follows instructions and works well with others
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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