Industrial designer

At TOMRA Canada, we share a common passion: making our operations more sustainable and smarter for the environment. Every day, we help transform the way recyclable materials are collected, processed and recovered, for the benefit of the planet and future generations.

Job Description :

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Industrial Designer plays a key role in developing and maintaining the visual identity of automated recovery products, ensuring their consistency with the visual identity and strategy of the TOMRA Technologie portfolio. He/she works closely with engineering teams to transform functional prototypes into manufacturable, aesthetic and intuitive products. Through a user-centered approach and interdisciplinary assessments, he/she contributes to the creation of internationally recognized, quality solutions that reflect the excellence of the Center of Expertise.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and manage the global design strategy for TOMRA Canada products, integrating it into the development and specification phases of new projects.
  • Design and update product visual identities and user interfaces, ensuring consistency with the brand image.
  • Oversee the detailed design of exterior components to ensure a balance between aesthetics, ergonomics and technical feasibility.
  • Define product aesthetics (shapes, colors, materials, finishes) to deliver an optimal user experience in line with quality standards.
  • Integrate industrial design and user experience methods and tools in line with industry best practices.
  • Work closely with R&D, production and marketing teams to ensure product consistency, performance and efficient industrialization.

Qualifications :

  • University Diploma in Industrial Design
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a variety of manufacturing environments.
  • Excellent command of industrial design principles, product visual identity and design processes.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly and welded structures.
  • Prototyping skills and a good understanding of technical and production constraints.
  • Proficiency in 3D software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Good knowledge of 2D visual design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, rigor and autonomy.
  • Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written (enabling fluid communication with teams worldwide).

Benefits :

  • Salary from $70,000/year, depending on experience
  • Annual bonus program
  • Flexible working hours and telecommuting (lump sum for home office equipment)
  • Full range of benefits (vacation upon hiring, group insurance, pension fund, telemedicine program and much more)
  • Training & talent management programs to develop your skills
  • A corporate culture focused on people & camaraderie
  • Dynamic team open to new ideas
  • Opportunity to participate in a forward-looking environmental mission!