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OK! Magazine The Fun of the Unknown and Expanding Core Competencies: Bryan Fox of Tangent Design Group on Passion Projects The perfect entrepreneurship recipe comprises business acumen, determination, and a visionary brave enough to turn a passion into a profitable way of living. However, amidst the nuanced territory of scaling enterprises—a task that is very much number-driven—it is easy to lose sight of that zealous infatuation that sparked a business in the first place. In that landscape, passion projects emerge as an ambiguous concept that is both a risk and the perfect solution that ignites innovation.For Bryan Fox, the founder of Tangent Design Group, passion projects are an integral part of success, allowing the team to express unbridled creativity, expand competencies, and push a company out of its comfort zone. Tangent, an industrial design company that specializes in turning deviceful ideas into ground-breaking automotive machines, felt the impact of passion projects firsthand.Prompted by...

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Industrial Designer Job

Apply Now Our goals are simple: Be great at what we do and exceed expectations. Tangent Design Group, Inc. is a boutique product development consultancy in Chicago. Working collectively to utilize each of our creative talents and expertise, we bring a unique perspective to developing world-class solutions for our clients.  Our diverse range of business includes Marine, RV, Agriculture OEMs, Automotive Aftermarket and Suppliers, Consumer Product Corporations, as well as Business-to-Business Industrial Material Handling Manufacturers. This role utilizes practical, creative design experiences to engineer functional, effective, and aesthetically pleasing products and experiences that help our clients redefine and reinvent their industries.  Contribute to every product development phase: iterating and refining 3D models, developing design strategy, real time sketching, and presentations with clients. Qualifications: BS, BA or MA in Industrial Design or strongly related field 2 - 3+ years experience in Industrial Design with a portfolio that demonstrates design dexterity Strong core design skills in sketching, ideation, 2D/3D rendering, form...

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Autodesk Alias CAD Designer/3D Modeler Job

Apply Now Our goals are simple: Be great at what we do and exceed expectations. Tangent Design Group, Inc. is a boutique product development consultancy in Chicago. Working collectively to utilize each of our creative talents and expertise, we bring a unique perspective to developing world-class solutions for our clients.  Our diverse range of business includes Marine, RV, Agriculture OEMs, Automotive Aftermarket and Suppliers, Consumer Product Corporations, as well as Business-to-Business Industrial Material Handling Manufacturers. This permanent in-person role has the opportunity to contribute to every product development phase. While Alias surfacing will comprise a large portion of the position through iterating and refining 3D models, duties will also include developing design strategy, real time sketching, and presentations with clients. Qualifications: Proficiency in Autodesk Alias BS, BA or MA in Industrial Design or strongly related field 2 - 3+ years’ experience in Industrial Design with a portfolio that demonstrates design dexterity Strong core design skills in sketching, ideation, 2D/3D rendering, form...

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Autodesk Alias CAD Designer/3D Modeler Job

Our goals are simple: Be great at what we do and exceed expectations.   Tangent Design Group, Inc. is a boutique product development consultancy in Chicago. Working collectively to utilize each of our creative talents and expertise, we bring a unique perspective to developing world-class solutions for our clients.  Our diverse range of business includes Marine, RV, Agriculture OEMs, Automotive Aftermarket and Suppliers, Consumer Product Corporations, as well as Business-to-Business Industrial Material Handling Manufacturers.   This permanent in-person role has the opportunity to contribute to every product development phase. While Alias surfacing will comprise a large portion of the position through iterating and refining 3D models, duties will also include developing design strategy, real time sketching, and presentations with clients.   Qualifications: Proficiency in Autodesk Alias 2 - 3+ years’ experience in Industrial Design with a portfolio that demonstrates design dexterity Strong core design skills in sketching, ideation, 2D/3D rendering, form and surface development Self-motivated with proven teamwork success, as well as the...

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Design Engineer Job

Our goals are simple: Be great at what we do and exceed expectations.   Tangent Design Group, Inc. is a boutique product development consultancy in Chicago. Working collectively to utilize each of our creative talents and expertise, we bring a unique perspective to developing world-class solutions for our clients.  Our diverse range of business includes Marine, RV, Agriculture OEMs, Automotive Aftermarket and Suppliers, Consumer Product Corporations, as well as Business-to-Business Industrial Material Handling Manufacturers.   This role will function as an integral part of our product development team and liaison with our customers’ engineering departments and suppliers. Duties will include management and coordination of criteria data, mechanical & electrical engineering (development and packaging of structures, mechanisms, hardware, fasteners, electronic equipment, switches, harnesses), BOM development, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, engineering drawings, GD&T and presentations with our clients.   Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering5-10 years of relevant product development experience in automotive, commercial truck, RV or Marine5+ years’ SolidWorks experienceStrong core skills in...

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Graphic/Web Designer Job

Apply Now Our goals are simple: Be great at what we do and exceed expectations. Tangent Design Group, Inc. is a boutique product development consultancy in Chicago. Working collectively to utilize each of our creative talents and expertise, we bring a unique perspective to developing world-class solutions for our clients.  Our diverse range of business includes Marine, RV, Agriculture OEMs, Automotive Aftermarket and Suppliers, Consumer Product Corporations, as well as Business-to-Business Industrial Material Handling Manufacturers. This Contract-to-Hire role has the opportunity to leave its mark on our brand, company, and team.  As a Graphic / Web Designer at Tangent Design Group, you will design visual and motion content for company website, emails, social media, client presentations, sales collateral, and promotional materials. Qualifications: Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud and Suite, Illustrator & Powerpoint 3-5+ years’ experience in design with a portfolio that demonstrates emerging design trends Strong communicator for in-person, virtual, and phone interaction with clients and staff; eye for hierarchy and...

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Autodesk Alias CAD Designer/3D Modeler Job

Apply on Behance This Contract-to-Hire Industrial Designer role has the opportunity to contribute to every product development phase. While Alias surfacing will comprise a large portion of the position through iterating and refining 3D models, duties will also include developing design strategy, real time sketching, and presentations with clients. Qualifications: Proficiency in Autodesk AliasBS, BA or MA in Industrial Design or strongly related field2 - 3+ years’ experience in Industrial Design with a portfolio that demonstrates design dexterityStrong core design skills in sketching, ideation, 2D/3D rendering, form and surface developmentSelf-motivated with proven teamwork success, as well as the ability to work on multiple types of projectsEffective communication skills to include in-person, virtual, and phone interaction with clients and staffTransportation Design experience preferredWorking knowledge of manufacturing process, Autodesk VRED, or Solidworks a plus Compensation and Benefits: Competitive rate based on experience/skillsFull-time position, following contract period to include paid holidays, PTO, company health, dental and vision plans, &...

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Polymyth In The House

Lights, camera, action! Chicago based video production company (and former north side neighbors) Polymyth stopped by the studio this week to help us tell the Tangent Design story. Spending a full day in the office with us, Polymyth transformed us from designers and modelers into full fledge actors, shooting some hilarious (we think) skits, and showcasing the culture and energy that fills our studio each day. Be sure to stay tuned for the forthcoming video, and keep an eye on the awards circuit, we’re sure those prestigious acting nominations are right around the corner.Watch our video: This is Tangent Design Group...

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