industrial and visual designer

Imaging Research & Technology (IR&T) develops and markets Ultra High-Quality PET scanners offering unmatched spatial resolution for the human brain as well as for a variety of preclinical scanner configurations. IR&T is proud to have strong partnerships and research collaborations with teams from the University of Sherbrooke, leading companies and various international research centers. Our LabPET scanners will enable major advances in the field of neurodegenerative diseases research and significantly increase diagnostic possibilities, changing how and when PET scanners are used by imaging centers. In addition to being involved with the production and improvement of our existing PET scanners, our ongoing R&D projects cover a wide range of technological innovations that will offer you the opportunity to be challenged and to surpass yourself.

Industrial and Visual Designer

The Industrial and Visual Designer aims to develop and improve the human-machine relationship by creating user-friendly, efficient and pleasant products and interfaces. Based on his analysis and understanding of the full life cycle of our product, the designer will help the multidisciplinary team in the decision process and will be directly involved in all visual aspects of IR&T.  Thus, in addition to be responsible for the design process of clinical and preclinical scanners gantry, the designer will oversee the visual improvements of the user interfaces, the Website as well as for other marketing and strategic material.

Main Job Responsibilities

Supported by the engineering teams, by external(s) consultant(s) in industrial design and the president, the Industrial and Visual Designer:

  • Is responsible of some of the physical design process of the clinical scanners such as the validation & improvement of the existing designs, the review of potential options for production & the elaboration of required transfer documents;
  • Reviews and proposes visual concepts for the user interface and physical controls (remote and buttons) to facilitate the workflow, reduce mistakes and create a visually & physically interesting experience for operators;
  • Follow up on the final implementation of all features and characteristics to ensure the proper execution of the user experience design (feedback specialist);
  • Helps the team to define and document parameters of future projects (define the functional and conceptual specifications) and make sure to bring an operational perspective in every conception and review phases;
  • Designs new products and improve the visual signature of existing one;
  • Collaborates in the creation and the improvements of existing visuals related to the brand and marketing of the company (Website, kiosks design, marketing documents and corporate videos);
  • Contribute to any other task related to the visual improvements and promotion of the company & as well as its overall vision.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, engineering, architecture or in another relevant field, a master’s degree could be considered an asset;
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant experience as a product and/or industrial designer;
  • Ability with AutoCAD & relevant design software;
  • Proven capacity to lead efficiently the design process in projects;
  • Good understanding of medical norms and experience in development of medical product and/or interface of medical devices. If not, an interest to learn more about it;
  • Excellent skills in interaction design, information architecture, usability evaluation, and user research;
  • Good knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods;
  • Advanced level of spoken and written French;
  • Intermediate level of spoken and written English.

Required Skills

  • Ability to work and communicate efficiently within a multidisciplinary team: We believe in complementarity of skills and need the opinion of a designer in discussions.
  • Great balance between the creative and technical skills: We love new ideas and we need to be able to bring them to the market.
  • Show creativity in solving complex or new problems: We can’t always rely on existing solutions and we often aim to do better.
  • Autonomous in his tasks and organized: Everyone’s work and expertise are essential to succeed in our projects and to reach our team goals.

Salary and Conditions

  • Competitive salary, according to experience;
  • One-year contract with possibility for a full-time and permanent position.

Interested persons are invited to send their curriculum vitae by email to admin@imagingrt.com