Research Engineer/ Research Fellow (Design Factory) - NCP2(930) - Part-Time

Job Purpose

We are a multi-disciplinary design team that uncovers opportunities and challenges others overlook, solving them with bold, unconventional solutions powered by deep technology. Through compelling storytelling and stunning product visuals, we bring complex technologies to life, making them accessible, desirable, and easy to adopt. We don't just showcase technology, we champion it. Acting as the bridge between cutting-edge innovation and real-world customers, we translate technical complexity into clear, human-centred narratives that spark curiosity, accelerate understanding, and inspire action.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design processes, from user research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and interviews to uncover insights that inform design decisions
• Produce high quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
• Support the design and development of physical products from early concept through to final production
• Present designs to customers, develop and iterate designs through sketches, prototypes, renderings and communicate with stakeholders.
• Work on projects that spread across product development, print, packaging, video storytelling, brand identity, and interactive projects for screens, devices, and space.
• Build physical and digital models and prototypes to explore and validate design directions.
• Align with proposed design direction and bring in the voice and emotion to the project through thoughtful features and initiatives.
• Bring both a strategic eye and a depth of craft in brand and communications design to the project teams.
• Provide advice and guidance on the implementation of UI/UX research methodologies and instil inspiration into the organization and our partners.
• Assist in creating prototypes of different levels of fidelity to help enhance the design direction for a project. Applied Research and Innovation

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial design or UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking
• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Interactive Design or related field.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design fundamentals
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Experience working within agile or iterative product development environments is a plus
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or Fusion 360
• Familiarity with rendering tools such as KeyShot, Blender, or similar.
• Ability to spark ideas and generate fresh concepts and inspire peers.
• High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe Suite Tools.
• Excellent drawing skills with a creative mind to bring new perspectives to the design.