Industrial Designer

About Secretlab

Secretlab is a globally recognized gaming chair brand serving over 3 million users across key markets including the United States, Europe, and Singapore, where its headquarters are located. The company prides itself on delivering industry-leading designs and collaborates on special collections with major brands and esports organizations.

Role Overview

The Industrial Designer will be an integral part of our award-winning Product team, shaping products used worldwide across more than 60 countries. This role involves guiding designs from research and development stages to mass production, contributing to Secretlab's distinctive and innovative product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept creation, product development, and important decision-making processes.
• Innovate and experiment with new materials and material combinations aimed at specific functional outcomes.
• Partner with the design team to enhance concepts by applying expertise in color, material, and finishes; maintain detailed and accurate CMF (Color, Material, Finish) documentation.
• Implement product graphic design requirements on physical prototypes and packaging, ensuring compliance with corporate branding standards.
• Engage with the broader Product team to coordinate timelines, ensure seamless design integration, and confirm manufacturability of products and packaging.
• Work alongside suppliers to design, prototype, and validate novel material concepts.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to finalize CMF requirements and approve samples and first articles.
• Continuously research and track materials innovations and emerging trends through extensive investigation, partnerships, and testing to keep Secretlab at the industry forefront.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related equivalent qualification.
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in Industrial or Product Design focused on consumer goods, lifestyle hardware, or similar physical product categories.
• Proficient in industry-standard design and visualization software such as Rhino, Vizcom, and Adobe Suite.
• Practical, hands-on competency in prototyping and product testing.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and a strong eye for detail.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous for vendor communication.
• Willingness and ability to travel as part of the role.

Additional Desired Attributes

• Enthusiasm for the gaming and esports industry.
• Prior experience in the furniture manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques such as injection molding, stitching of fabric and soft goods, and basic surface treatment processes.