Industrial designer for RISE - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Concept design within RISE is a new growth area and we are now investing heavily in demonstrating new findings in sustainability and circularity with new bio-based materials in focus. We strive for high innovation and creativity, which together with a unique lab and pilot environment can visualize today's research and tomorrow's challenges.

Working at RISE division Bioeconomy and Health provides an opportunity to contribute to the development towards a future circular bioeconomy. We work closely with industries and research organisations all over the world. Together we generate and refine research results and ideas based mainly on forest and agricultural resources. It is a stimulating and developing environment with a good team spirit.

The location is in Umeå or Stockholm.

About the role
You like to work with new materials and new processes in a trans-disciplinary team. Your work will mainly be in research and development projects in close cooperation with researchers, research engineers and communicators.

You will also:

• develop business area strategies and strengthening applications with renderings of the possible outcome of the proposal
• be part of a team that will spread knowledge about new materials and processes, demonstrate opportunities and create new businesses
• work in industry-funded projects, where the customer's problems and opportunities are in focus.

Who are you?
You have relevant industrial design training or equivalent experience. You are interested in material-driven design and a have excellent communication skills.

You master digital tools, can make renderings, and at the same time you are enthusiastic about traditional craft techniques for rapid prototyping together with engineers and technicians. Experience in additive manufacturing, paper or packaging areas, architecture and/or furniture and interior is meritorious.

You master English well, both in speech and writing. You are engaged, structured, see new opportunities, enjoy creating new solutions and have a good collaborative capacity.

Are we right for each other?
At RISE, we are of the opinion that it is through collaboration that we develop new knowledge and competence for the future. We are convinced that diversity contributes to an innovative environment where we together challenge borders. At RISE, applied researchers meet to solve society’s important, and perhaps most exciting, problems. With us you get the opportunity to make a real difference. Welcome to the Swedish research institute and innovation partner.

The position is a permanent position.

Welcome with your application!
For further information about the position contact Prof Mikael Lindström +46 768 767433 or Section Manager Stig Bardage, +46 70 5616206. Send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 6th of January 2020.

We respectfully decline calls from external recruitment companies and agencies.

Industrial design, rendering, prototype, concept design, visualisation, Umeå, Stockholm