Industrial Designer

Requisition ID 1917 - Posted - Denmark - Concept / Design - Associate - Kongens Lyngby, Denmark; Struer, Denmark

Now is the chance to join a world-renowned design team. We are a central part of the Bang & Olufsen organisation, who are forming the future of desirable luxury items in the sound and vision world of home entertainment. We are on a journey to elevate this to the next level of extravagance and refinement and need your help on this voyage. The role of our designers is to create the next icon, based on intense cross functional collaboration and a deeply rooted interest in aesthetics, materials, technology and mega trends.

Key responsibilities

• Elevate Bang & Olufsen products to the next level of Luxury Timeless Technology.
• Participate in and transform customer insights into attractive physical opportunities.
• Oversee the creative process by building the narrative whilst bringing together the desires and requirement from your key stakeholders.
• Developing those requirements into a physical manifestation that is the ideal solution within sound and vision.
• Invent and develop new processes and opportunities together with our partners within our crafts disciplines such as aluminium, wood, fabrics as well as new materials such as glass etc.
• Assist our organisation in transitioning towards new breakthrough technologies where we can apply our design skills to deliver iconic and sustainable design solutions.
• Deliver exciting and understandable narratives to influence the decision process and eventually deliver marketing stories and visual product presentations.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams globally to ensure that our designs are delivered according to our design standards.
• Contribute constructively and creatively in the design team and cross-company teamwork sessions and workshops.
• Strive towards more sustainable solutions through repairability, exchangeability and refurbishment, thereby extending the lifecycle of our products.

What you bring
We are seeking an industrial designer with approximately 5 years of experience from an industrial designer position within the field of luxury, product design, consumer electronics, automotive, interior design or another relevant field. As a person, you have a positive mindset and effective collaboration skills, and you know how to reach optimal results through teamwork.

Moreover, you bring:

• A degree in Industrial design preferably at Master’s level
• Proven experience of creating compelling concepts and industrial designs and being able to share your ideas across multiple stakeholders, nationalities and departments
• Shown experience of the complete design process from early design exploration through to final product execution
• Advanced competence in 3D programs (Rhino, Blender, Alias, Grasshopper), Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Comprehensive collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Being able to work in a relatively complex environment, with several projects at the same time at different phase maturity and with multiple stakeholders
• Accountability – delivering on commitments
• Broad interest and understanding of aesthetics, materials and technology
• Fluency in English is mandatory

What we offer
You will join a cross-functional team of designers, who share an enthusiasm and curiosity for designing new ways of seeing, hearing, feeling and being collectively creative. Representing a range of countries and cultures, we seek to create a group of excellence and care. Our designers are placed at 2 locations in Denmark; either Struer office, Western Jutland, which is the main engineering site, or in our Lyngby office in the Copenhagen area, which primarily is our product management and communications site.

With approximately 1,100 employees, Bang & Olufsen is an agile company that gives room for individual flexibility and decision-making. Our hierarchy is flat, and our communication is open and trustworthy. We believe in mutual respect and with a unique pool of people coming from +55 countries we aim to build a more inclusive workplace to grow as professionals and as a company and remain innovative.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Struer, Denmark; Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Travel: Approx. 10%

How to apply
Submit your CV and application in English by pressing the ‘Apply’ button. Applications are assessed continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and no later than 22nd November 2024.

At Bang & Olufsen, we believe in equal opportunities for all. We encourage applicants to focus on their qualifications, skills, and experience when submitting their CVs. Please refrain from including personal information such as photographs. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to succeed. If you see yourself in the position and believe you have the potential to support build B&O's future, even if you don't meet all the requirements, we sincerely encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact our Global TA Manager, Grant Stevens-Bulmer on [email protected]. Please do not send your CV and application to this e-mail directly as these will not be taken into consideration.

Read more about our recruitment process and explore your career opportunities within Bang & Olufsen here.

Bang & Olufsen has for more than 99 years developed luxury audio products that change moods and inspire minds. With offices in Denmark (headquartered in Struer) and the rest of the world, Bang & Olufsen is determined to create products that push the boundaries of audio technology. To this day, every product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design and unrivalled craftmanship.