Job Description

Are you a Product Designer experienced in draughting, prototyping and testing merchandising retail displays?
A well-known company in Kuils River is recruiting for a Mid-Weight Product Designer with a strong foundation in CAD-driven design and hands-on experience integrating electro-mechanical components.
This role is engineering-focused and involves the design + development of branded display systems, spanning from compact battery-powered units to large-scale installations incorporating integrated lighting, digital screens, and programmable control elements.
REQUIREMENTS

• Gr 12 with relevant tertiary qualifications
• Proven experience in any CAD software, with SolidWorks experience advantageous
• A practical mindset focused on how things are built, powered, maintained and function
• Retail display or experiential product design experience advantageous
• Supplier and manufacturer collaboration experience advantageous
• Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical integration including lighting (LED), power systems (lithium battery) and embedded components (screens, controllers, etc)
• Ability to communicate design intent clearly through CAD models and engineering drawings
• Bonus: Ability to produce high-fidelity 3D renders or animations
• Portfolio supporting real-world CAD designs with working electro-mechanical integration

DUTIES

• Develop accurate, production-ready CAD designs in any engineering-grade CAD platform (SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Inventor, etc.)
• Specify and test power systems (Li-ion, mains, drivers, regulators)
• Design and validate LED lighting setups, including animated/controlled configurations
• Specify and integrate digital hardware (LED screens, controllers, media players)
• Prototype and bench test assemblies to ensure performance, safety, and durability
• Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to deliver production-ready solutions
• 3D rendering for client viewing before commencing manufacturing

Salary negotiable dependent on experience
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