CreateLAB Product Design Research Assistant
Research Assistant in Product Design, Full Time, Up to 12 months with initial funding in place for 9 months, Ref 120-2023
TU Dublin School of Art & Design is seeking to appoint a Product/ Industrial Design Research Assistant to support ongoing projects within CreateLAB, the school’s Applied Design Research Lab. The researcher will work on Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers and other research projects. The ideal candidate will have an Undergraduate or Masters degree in Product or Industrial Design and will be a creative thinker and problem solver. They will have good prototyping skills and graphic presentation skills and a good knowledge of 3D modeling software such as Fusion 360, a good knowledge of 3D Printing and a knowledge of electronics platforms such as Arduino. Applicants should be able to show a strong interest in Sustainable Design.
Principal Accountabilities
- Report to Principal Investigator/ Head of School
- Contribute to all stages of design research projects as required
- Conduct and communicate project research as required
- Conceptualise and communicate ideas through sketching/ illustration/ drawing/ rendering
- Produce 3D models/ drawing files for prototyping and 3D printing
- Produce models/ prototype using workshop equipment
- Work independently and under the guidance of the PI/ Academic Staff as required.
- Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the PI.
- Manage time effectively to meet project deliverables
- Conduct administrative duties as required
- Actively comply with all TU Dublin policies and regulations, including those in relation to Research Ethics and Health and Safety
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities as outlined below:
- An undergraduate B.Sc./ BA (Hons) (NFQ level 8) in Product Design, Industrial Design or similar. (essential)
- A Product/ Industrial Design Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in the required areas above. (essential)
- Familiarity 3D printing and a willingness to learn and develop their knowledge. (essential)
- Working knowledge of product design research techniques. (essential)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, report writing skills. (essential)
Knowledge and Interest in Sustainable Design. (essential)
Experience
The successful candidate will have hands on experience in:
- Responding to design briefs
- Conducting background product design research
- General prototyping, foam modelmaking, use of basic woodworking and other tools
- 3D printing/ Rapid Prototyping
- Production of design communication material (renderings, presentations etc)
Note: experience may have been gained during their studies.
Skills, Talents & Abilities
- The successful candidate will be highly skilled and motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to think creatively and solve problems independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills, time management and ability to undertake duties assigned and meet deadlines required.
Salary
The appointment will be made at the appropriate level, commensurate with experience and qualification, between Research Assistant A, Point 1, €29,275 and Senior Research Assistant A, Point 1: €33,070
Interested parties should send a current CV and portfolio in pdf format to john.walsh@tudublin.ie by Monday 14th of August 2023 at 5pm. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 28st of August.
Location
TU Dublin School of Art & Design, Technological University Dublin, East Quad, Grangegorman.