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Alli Made

Design Director

Alli Made, Collingdale, Pennsylvania, United States

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Compensation $105,000 - $135,000 annually, depending on experience

Responsibilities

Manage a growing design team by coordinating and supervising daily activities, reviewing work for accuracy and precision, advising team members on adjustments, and providing technical guidance in the development of 3D design packages utilizing SolidWorks.

Independently complete 3D production models, fabrication drawing packets, and generate production-ready cut files for projects in addition to management duties.

Liaison with clients by attending meetings, acting as a point of contact for questions, and resolving issues that may arise to help ensure smooth project execution within the lead time provided.

Collaborate with Alli Made’s management, fabrication, and contract manufacturing teams to ensure design packages are successfully implemented.

Generate CNC programming files for in-house sheet laser, tube laser and press brake.

Monitor progress from project initiation to completion, providing status reports to the necessary groups.

Accountable for the design team’s performance in achieving goals, schedule compliance milestones, and other objectives.

Perform additional management duties such as preparing and administering performance reviews, reviewing and approving timesheets, providing professional development for team members, and hiring for positions within the Design Team as the company grows.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a leadership/management role, with the ability to logically develop plans and assign work to team members to address business and operational needs, manage dynamics between team members including resolving personnel problems and schedule conflicts as they arise, and make necessary adjustments to complete assigned projects on schedule and within budgetary constraints.

Demonstrated experience as the design lead on the successful completion of major technical projects with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills required to lead design team members, request and express technical information, and interact with clients and others within the organization.

Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles, fabrication techniques, design standards, technical and regulatory requirements, and generally accepted drafting practices.

Working knowledge and experience with CAD applications, including 5+ years of SolidWorks.

Experience with laser cutting and press brake machines.

Multi-tasking and flexibility required to adapt to project adjustments and changing priorities.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Associate Technical Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent work experience), Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in design and drafting with a minimum of 2 years of experience directing the design work of others.

Experience with Microsoft programs (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite (InDesign and Illustrator).

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

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