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🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands · 2w ago

Senior Industrial Designer / Design Engineer

SLIMDESIGN

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Senior Industrial Designer / Design EngineerOn-site in Amsterdam | 32–40 hours per weekSLIMDESIGN is looking for an experienced, all-round Senior Industrial Designer / Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary product development team in Amsterdam. Key requirements6+ years of post-graduation industry experience developing mass-produced productsStrong capabilities in both industrial design and mechanical engineeringInterested in shaping the future of the studio, beyond individual project workOnsite and legally entitled to work in the Netherlands without visa sponsorshipBased within approximately one hour of Amsterdam Central Station, supporting a sustainable work-life balanceAbout SLIMDESIGNSLIMDESIGN is an Amsterdam-based product development studio specialising in consumer electronics and technically complex products. Founder Wouter Konings worked at Dyson, Philips, and a major international design agency before establishing SLIMDESIGN in 2004. Over the past 20+ years, we have refined a lean and integrated development process built around small, hands-on multidisciplinary teams. The same core team remains involved from product definition through to production. Our Industrial Designers therefore work beyond styling and concept development. They are also involved in mechanical engineering, prototyping, testing, validation, tooling, and production implementation. Industrial design, mechanical engineering, electronics, firmware, and software are developed in parallel. This minimises handovers, reduces development risk and allows technical and design decisions to be made quickly and effectively. “Slim” means bright, clever and intelligent in Dutch. Our design philosophy is minimalistic, and we focus on reduction to the essentials. Through strategy, innovation, design, and engineering, we help clients create meaningful products with a clear competitive advantage. We are not primarily driven by profit. Taking pride in our work and helping our clients succeed is more important. For us, growth is not measured in numbers, but in our ability to take on increasingly interesting and challenging projects. We have a dynamic, open, and direct studio culture. We are ambitious and hardworking, with a strong focus on adding value and continuously improving our processes, quality, and efficiency. The colleague we are looking forThis role is for someone who rarely encounters colleagues of a similar caliber and who values being challenged by ideas and insights they have not considered themselves. We are looking for someone who is motivated by the work itself, takes pride in the result and is willing to go beyond to maximise the quality and success of our clients. A hands-on team player who enjoys developing different concept directions, analysing their differences and project implications, and enabling clients to make well-informed decisions.Someone who is ambitious, focused, proactive, and self-motivated, and who is eager to help shape the studio by co-managing acquisition, clients, projects, and team members. Your responsibilitiesWork hands-on across multiple product development projectsTranslate client briefs into project proposals, development plans and feasibility studiesDevelop technically feasible product ideas, concepts and system configurationsDefine product architecture, mechanical construction and production methodsDevelop and refine components and assemblies in 2D and 3D using SolidWorksBuild and test prototypes using in-house FDM and resin printingCoordinate external prototyping, including CNC machining, electronics and specialist suppliersEstimate product costs, tooling investments and development risksPrepare risk analyses, validation procedures and certification strategiesDefine, outsource and supervise production toolingCommunicate directly with clients, suppliers and manufacturing partnersContribute to acquisition, studio communications and external media contentMaintain and improve internal processes and quality standardsTake ownership of projects and support the development of Design Engineers and internsYour experience and capabilitiesA degree in Industrial Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline6+ years of relevant professional experience after graduationExperience within a design consultancy, industrial design studio or product development companyA strong portfolio including mass-produced, electronic productsExcellent product design skills and a refined understanding of form, proportion, detailing and CMFStrong knowledge of mechanical systems, tolerancing, DFM, DFA and manufacturing processesA structured engineering approach and exceptional three-dimensional spatial awarenessThe ability to solve complex mechanical and product architecture challengesExcellent visual communication skills, including hand sketching, digital sketching and Adobe Creative SuiteExpert-level SolidWorks skills, including surface modelling and management of complex assembliesStrong 3D visualisation and rendering skills, preferably using KeyShotThe ability to plan and manage your own work, deliverables and quality standardsA proactive, independent and constructive attitudeStrong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDutch language skills are beneficial but not mandatoryStrong professional references and positive relationships with previous employersWhat we offerA creative and direct working environment in the historic centre of AmsterdamSignificant responsibility and influence within a small, established studioA varied portfolio of technically challenging projects for international clientsClose collaboration with experienced Electronics and Software EngineersOpportunities for professional development and long-term growthThe possibility of a four-day working week, with Fridays offRegular team activities and eventsHow to applyPlease review the application advice on our website before applying.Send your CV and portfolio by email to info@slimdesign.com. Attachments may be up to 15 MB. Please do not send Issuu, Behance or external download links.Include your expected gross monthly salary based on full-time employment. This allows both sides to determine at an early stage whether expectations are aligned.Only applications that meet the core requirements will be reviewed, and we do not accept applications from freelancers, recruitment agencies or employment businesses.

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