[Stoves] Another Post for biomass cooking stoves list

[Mimi Liu]

Hi, Can you also please post the following to the biomass cooking stoves list?  I've attached a PDF copy of the offer as well.  



















Open Position: Industrial
Designer
Prakti
is searching for an Industrial Designer to join its team near Pondicherry, in the
Auroville area (South India).  
The Organization: Prakti
is social enterprise that develops, manufactures, and distributes clean and
efficient cook stoves. Prakti stoves help protect forests and the environment
by reducing the consumption of biomass fuel for cooking. Prakti stoves also
enable significant reductions of cooking fuel expenses, contributing to the
economic empowerment of users. As well, Prakti stoves help protect the health of
users by reducing toxic smoke compared to traditional cook stoves.
Responsibilities:
Innovate
to develop new products and refine existing products to improve aesthetics,
design, ergonomics, usability, functionality, marketability, and productionResearch
comparative product designs, research user needs and aspirations, produce
models, rapid prototype with stakeholders along the value chain, test products  Translate
user needs, technical realities, brand qualities, and business needs into
compelling product designs
Qualifications:
Undergraduate
or graduate degree in industrial design and at least 2 years of professional product
design experience including interactions with mechanical engineers and
manufacturersPassion
for designing quality, appropriate products that support poverty alleviation    Strong
skills in research, sketching, modeling, rapid prototyping  Must
be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.  Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve,
and prioritize in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative environments        Strong,
verbal, written, visual presentation skills (proficient in Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, CAD).  Must be able to
communicate effectively across cultures and across functions (with engineering,
manufacturing, and marketing colleagues).Proficiency in English is a must and
proficiency in Indian, Bangladeshi, and Nepali languages is preferred.Candidates
must be able to obtain an India visa and be willing to work in India.    Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  























































Email jobs at praktidesign.com your cover letter (with your dates of
availability), resume, and portfolio with “Industrial Designer Application” in
the subject line to apply.  The deadline
is June 30, 2014 and candidates will
be considered on a rolling basis.  The
position will start in July 2014.  Please
contact us if you have any questions. 
Thanks so much, Mimi Liu Project Manager Prakti Design www.praktidesign.com  		 	   		   		 	   		  
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