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Product Designer

Six Degrees Executive πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Hybrid $80,000 - $110,000 Full-time Mid-level

The role involves designing and developing new products from concept through to production while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will also evolve existing product ranges and support marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new products from concept through to production
  • Translate consumer insights, market trends, and commercial objectives into compelling product solutions
  • Create CAD models, technical drawings, prototypes, and product renders
  • Ensure designs meet manufacturing, compliance, quality, and cost requirements
  • Collaborate with offshore manufacturing partners and external engineering resources throughout the development process
  • Evolving and enhance existing product ranges in line with brand and category strategies
  • Support the development of visual assets and creative content for product launches and marketing initiatives
  • Contribute to broader brand and visual identity projects as the business continues to evolve its portfolio

Requirements

  • A degree qualification in Industrial Design or a related discipline
  • 3-5 years' experience in Product Design or Industrial Design
  • Experience developing physical consumer products from concept through to manufacture
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD and Keyshot
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical specifications, and product compliance requirements
  • The ability to balance creativity with commercial considerations and target cost requirements
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to join a growing Australian business where product innovation sits at the centre of the strategy
  • Autonomy to influence product direction, contribute to major brand initiatives, and work within a collaborative, down-to-earth culture
  • Flexible hybrid working model, with two days per week in the office and a strong collaborative culture

Key Skills

Product Design Industrial Design SolidWorks CAD Keyshot Manufacturing processes Technical specifications Product compliance requirements Stakeholder engagement Cross-functional collaboration Consumer-centric design Brand execution Plastics manufacturing Injection moulding processes

About Six Degrees Executive

Our commitment to sparking the right connections is what makes us β€˜Expertly Human’. Founded in 2004, Six Degrees Executive is an Australian-owned recruitment and executive search partner, working alongside organisations to make thoughtful, long-term hiring decisions. We specialise in permanent and contracting recruitment, executive search and talent consulting, partnering with clients across multiple industries and functions. Our work spans all levels of an organisation, from Board and C-suite appointments through to senior leadership, functional management and specialist roles. We specialise in: Disciplines: Marketing & Digital, Engineering, Operations, Safety & Technical, Communications, Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, Accounting & Finance and Technology. Industries: B2B, Consumer & FMCG, Education, Government, Healthcare, For Purpose, Retail, Industrial, Services. What sets Six Degrees apart as a partner is the depth of expertise within our teams. Many of our consult

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