- lead the creative direction and execution of complex interdisciplinary client projects
- drive form exploration and define coherent design languages
- act as a key client lead, building trust and guiding decision-making
- conduct qualitative and desk research to identify relevant insights
- create clear design narratives, concepts, and strategic frameworks
- plan and facilitate workshops with clients and internal teams
- develop people-centered concepts and turn them into refined design solutions
- build and deliver compelling presentations that align and convince clients
- participate in design critiques to continuously elevate craft and thinking.
Senior Industrial Designer (f/m/d) - Shanghai
Job Description
Your mission
Your profile
- 5+ years of industry work experience as an industrial designer in an international setting.
- strong capability in art direction and form exploration, with a clear sense for aesthetics, proportion, and design language.
- proven client leadership experience, including leading meetings, workshops, and presentations.
- convincing critical thinking, outstanding creativity and excellent presentation skills.
- proven ability to design, plan, articulate and lead complex interdisciplinary projects with method and minimal supervision
- keen sense for detail and outstanding craft skills, especially in hand-sketching, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhino or SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Blender or Cinema 4D.
- confident coverage of topics beyond your core discipline: e.g. CMF, research, brand-strategy, UX/UI.
- native-level Chinese (Mandarin) and fluent English, spoken and written (essential)
- natural presence, emotional intelligence, and maturity; people leadership experience is a plus.
Why us?
- a fun, passionate, and international team that values both excellence and personality
- a structured onboarding program to support your integration and growth
- modern office environment with flexible working hours
- competitive benefits supporting a healthy lifestyle (generous paid vacation days, fitness allowance and home-office support)
- continuous learning through on- and off-the-job training, conferences, and exhibitions
- diverse project exposure across industries and disciplines
- regular team events, both planned and spontaneous