At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Location: Appliance Park - Louisville, KY (On-site)

The Associate Industrial Designer will conceptualize and develop new home appliance products. These will be executed in a fashion consistent with established visual brand language guidelines. The products possess a higher than-average degree of complexity with successful design solutions incorporating the appropriate blend of form, aesthetics, and physical and psychological interfaces

Position

Associate Industrial Designer

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design engaging products that delight the end-user.
Synthesize research, aesthetic trends and production processes to generate new concepts that possess the visual brand character and user experience of our products.
Create and develop products that work great in the home and are appealing both on the sales floor and in the home.
Lead day-to-day industrial design actions with product development teams.
Drive innovative product enhancements that simplify manufacturing complexity.
Identify/plan resource needs for future projects within platform.
Support internal/external design resources to manage projects.
Support collaborative projects with universities.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from an accredited college/university
Minimum 1 year professional design experience in consumer products working with multidisciplinary teams
Proficient in 3D/modeling packages (Solidworks, ProE, Rhino, Alias) and 2D/rendering packages (Illustrator/Photoshop, KeyShot)
Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas using verbal, written and visualization tools to present complex ideas in an easily understandable way
Experienced and proficient in 3D prototyping and visualization, i.e., foam core, 3d printing, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Industrial Design from an accredited college/university
Consumer electronics experience a plus
Appropriate professional certifications desired
Actively involved with professional organizations

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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