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Industrial Designer - Contract

AT EPAM Systems
EPAM Systems

Industrial Designer - Contract

Boston, MA

The EPAM Continuum team is seeking a passionate advocate for user-centered design who excels in crafting thoughtful, impactful solutions. You bring a strong ability to communicate both visually and verbally, effectively articulating user needs and translating them into emotionally compelling designs.
With an eye-catching online portfolio or PDF showcasing your expertise, you demonstrate the ability to create renderings and visuals that captivate and inspire. You proactively seek mentorship to refine your work and embrace emerging tools like AI, knowing when to leverage them for innovation and when to rely on traditional design methods for the best outcomes.
This is a temporary opportunity for 4-6 months, with a possibility to convert to full-time employment.

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Responsibilities
  • User-Centered Design: Engage deeply with users, letting their needs and feedback guide design decisions to develop innovative and impactful solutions
  • Client Collaboration: Meet with clients to gather design requirements, translating them into functional and visually compelling physical design prototypes
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, digital, and business stakeholders, to create practical solutions that align with the entire product lifecycle and customer journey
  • Ownership and Initiative: Take full ownership of your projects, managing every detail autonomously from concept through delivery with a proactive and self-driven approach
  • Problem Solving: Tackle complex, large-scale challenges, navigating ambiguity with creativity and strategic thinking to develop effective solutions
  • Prototyping and Concept Development: Rapidly generate multiple design concepts and prototypes, balancing high-fidelity precision with low-fidelity sketches and quick iterations as appropriate for the project
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design required
  • Proficiency in sketching and 3D modeling, with fluency in tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or Blender; expertise in 2D software like Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator; and experience with 3D rendering tools such as Keyshot
  • Hands-on experience with iterative model-making and prototyping, including manual techniques, 3D printing, and CNC machining
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity, work independently, and manage multiple projects effectively in an agile environment
  • Exceptional communication skills-visual, verbal, and written-to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with diverse teams
  • Familiarity with interface design tools like Figma is a plus
  • Experience designing medical devices is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team settings
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%) for client workshops, fieldwork, and clinical settings as required
We offer
  • Health benefits: High Deductible Health Plan with an attached HSA (Health Savings Account) which includes Pharmacy coverage, after 60 days from start of employment
  • Condition Management resources
  • Family Planning resources
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: EPAM-epamgdo_bltbb3e74c13d3af49e_en-us_Boston_USA
Employment Type: Other