Industrial Designer

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Industrial Designer

Te Tūranga - The Role

Are you passionate about designing innovative and user-centric products? Do you want to work in a team that values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence? Tait Communications is looking for an Industrial Designer to join our UX team and contribute to our globally recognised critical communications solutions.

In this role you will work closely with product managers, hardware and mechanical engineers, suppliers, and the UX team to design and develop intuitive and durable mission-critical products. Your expertise in user-centered design will shape the way users interact with our technology, helping to make a real impact in the public safety, transportation, and utility sectors.

The duties of the role will include:

• Engaging with customers, users, sales and product management to identify latent needs and market opportunities.
• Leading user-centric design methodologies and communicating ideas through sketches, storyboards, prototypes, CAD models and renderings.
• Validating design hypotheses through prototyping, user testing and customer feedback.
• Staying up to date with industry best practices, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Contributing to Tait's design language to ensure a consistent and strong product identity.
• Collaborating with internal and external engineering teams to take Industrial Design vision into manufacturing and marketing reality.
• Mentoring junior designers and promoting best practices within the team.

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7) in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in a physical product development environment.

You will also have:

• Strong knowledge of user-centered design and development methodologies.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple projects.
• Experience in identifying and managing stakeholder issues and risks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to select appropriate design methods.
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills.
• Experience working with external manufacturing and development partners.
• Familiarity with tools such as PTC Creo, Blender and Adobe Creative Cloud (preferred).
• Experience designing MIL-std or IP-rated hand-held electro-mechanical products (preferred).

Ngā painga - What's in it for you?

At Tait Communications, we are committed to making a difference for families and communities while helping our people build rewarding careers. We live by our core values: Commitment to Listen, Courage to Act, and Integrity to Deliver. We invest in our employees by offering:

• Health insurance after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations, and extra sick leave in your first year.
• A modern work environment with free onsite parking, a gym, and a café.
• Recognition of long service and commitment.
• A vibrant social club to balance work with fun!

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For over 50 years, Tait Communications has been at the forefront of designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks worldwide. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a global presence, providing innovative solutions for public safety, transportation, and utility sectors.

Our employees thrive in a creative and collaborative environment where they make a genuine impact. By joining Tait, you will be part of a knowledgeable and supportive team, passionate about technology and its real-world applications.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to work in a high-performing organisation alongside talented people, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply: Submit your CV and cover letter. Applications will be assessed as they are received. If you wish for your CV to be removed from our records, please contact us to request its removal.

Applications close: Sunday 12th October 2025

For more information about Tait Communications and our innovative solutions, visit www.taitcommunications.com.