Industrial Designer, ID China
Amazon, Baltimore, MD, United States
Job Overview
The Industrial Design team at Amazon Lab126 is seeking a talented and passionate Industrial Designer in China to support our Industrial Design and Development team. This designer will be directly responsible for applying our design standards related to cosmetic standards, color, material, and finish on our products from concept approval to implementation. The role involves understanding process and technology, using master standards for a wide selection of materials, and closely cooperating with designers, development teams, and vendors during the implementation phases. The designer will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of designers, CMF experts, manufacturing process engineers, and program managers to develop world-class consumer electronics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Apply design standards related to cosmetic standards, color, material, and finish from concept approval to implementation.
Understand process and technology and use master standards for a wide selection of materials and processes.
Cooperate closely with designers, development teams, and vendors during implementation phases.
Support the transition of products from initial manufacturing through approval of mass production.
Maintain an iterative approach to process and implementation while keeping abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends.
Convey requirements and specifications to external suppliers and internal Materials and Processes teams.
Provide leadership with development teams and supply chain to drive design intent and premium product quality requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering.
4+ years of related experience in consumer electronics design and manufacture, familiar with the entire development process from front design to production.
Understanding of finishing processes and manufacturing in the field of consumer electronics.
Experience developing and using master standards for cosmetics, colors, materials, and finishes.
Demonstrated experience developing and using quality assurance standards, setting up cosmetic specifications and limits for defects that impact product quality or user experience.
Strong English communication skills – verbal and written.
Willingness to work collaboratively and travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent understanding of fundamental design disciplines and principles.
Ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously, and multi‑task in an agile environment.
Rich experience in consumer electronics and varied manufacturing processes.
Desire for cutting‑edge technology, advanced processes, materials, and finishes.
Proven teamwork ability across design, engineering, and suppliers.
Demonstrated drive, confidence, comprehensive thinking, and independent decision-making.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Key Responsibilities
Apply design standards related to cosmetic standards, color, material, and finish from concept approval to implementation.
Understand process and technology and use master standards for a wide selection of materials and processes.
Cooperate closely with designers, development teams, and vendors during implementation phases.
Support the transition of products from initial manufacturing through approval of mass production.
Maintain an iterative approach to process and implementation while keeping abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends.
Convey requirements and specifications to external suppliers and internal Materials and Processes teams.
Provide leadership with development teams and supply chain to drive design intent and premium product quality requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering.
4+ years of related experience in consumer electronics design and manufacture, familiar with the entire development process from front design to production.
Understanding of finishing processes and manufacturing in the field of consumer electronics.
Experience developing and using master standards for cosmetics, colors, materials, and finishes.
Demonstrated experience developing and using quality assurance standards, setting up cosmetic specifications and limits for defects that impact product quality or user experience.
Strong English communication skills – verbal and written.
Willingness to work collaboratively and travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent understanding of fundamental design disciplines and principles.
Ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously, and multi‑task in an agile environment.
Rich experience in consumer electronics and varied manufacturing processes.
Desire for cutting‑edge technology, advanced processes, materials, and finishes.
Proven teamwork ability across design, engineering, and suppliers.
Demonstrated drive, confidence, comprehensive thinking, and independent decision-making.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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