Mid-Level Product Designer

Mid-Level Product Designer

Barrows Africa

Durban Studio

Moving Retail Forward | Moving Communities Forward | Moving People Forward

Who we are

We’ve been operating in the global retail design realm for over 25 years, continually growing and adapting to meet the demands of each of the regions we operate in.

Everything we do is centered on a single overarching mission; creating solutions that drive

shopper conversion. Our range of services encompasses everything from insights and strategy, design and conceptualization, right through to engineering and execution. True to our heritage in manufacturing, our ideas and designs are firmly rooted in technical know-how. We design with real-world results in mind, and always strive to be remarkable.
We strive to continually evolve our offering as we move into digital hardware, software and content development but our core values are built around sustainability in all aspects of our business, with circularity as our end goal.

No matter where people are from or what role they serve, Barrows employees all over the world are united by their can-do demeanor and determination to create the best solutions for our clients. The result is not only top-tier work, but a camaraderie not often found within a global agency.

Product Design – Summary

We are looking for a motivated, talented Product Designer who has an understanding of retail communication and an appreciation for graphic design and branding.

At Barrows, you will be involved in the design and development of a truly diverse range of retail displays, environments and equipment. Working in a creative, multi-disciplinary environment, you'll be challenged to design displays that are beautiful, practical, manufacturable and commercially viable. Someone who is passionate about consumer-centered design and has solid experience in shopper marketing, retail design skills would be ideal. 

Performance Scope

Our Industrial Designers work alongside a larger creative team and interact across the board with clients, retail specialists, Graphic Designers and Engineers to create designs from conceptual sketching all the way through to final rendered designs, and basic prototype validations. Design Retail solutions are created using top-end design packages, and are created at all times incorporating brand identities and with the retail environment in mind. 

Character

• High energy, with a can-do attitude
• An ability to build solid working relationships within a team
• A creative and curious mind
• An open, collaborative and friendly disposition
• Have the desire to see a project through to its completion
• A keen eye for detail and pride in your work

Skills

• Excellent at creatively solving complex design problems with elegant, simple solutions
• Good mechanical/structural aptitude and knowledge of various materials and their associated manufacturing processes

• Strong visual communication and form development skill
• Knowledge of ergonomic principles
• Proficient in all phases of product development: ideation, sketching, concept development, 3D modeling and rendering

• Computer literate, administratively strong, attention to detail

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing in a marketing / FMCG environment would be a plus
• Someone with experience in shopper marketing, retail design skills would be advantageous
• 2-5 years of postgraduate, professional design experience (but we will consider less experience if you think you have what it takes)
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or Product Design or related
• Proficient in Creo for design modelling would be a plus
• Competency in 3D Studio Max for design rendering.
• Competency in Adobe CS
• Competency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word would be beneficial.

• Digital Sketching with a Wacom tablet a plus
• Ability to communicate and present fluently in English

Come & work with us at Barrows

All of our team members are accountable for bringing creativity, passion, and ambition to their roles in a never-ending quest to delight our clients. We have high expectations of each other and work as a team to develop creative solutions that we are all proud of. That mindset has allowed Barrows to create industry-leading retail experiences and grow into the world renowned business it is today.

If you have what it takes to be part of the Barrows family, we would love to hear from you!