ISR Designer of Sports...
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July 2013
ISR Designer of Sports Products
The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) is a Singapore-based international collaboration between the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Loughborough University (LU) in the UK, created
in July 2011 with the support of Economic Development Board (EDB).
ISR aims to quickly become the leading international Sports R&D center in Asia-Pacific that constantly
delivers impactful innovations through cutting-edge research and strong collaboration with
stakeholders. The ISR imagines new possibilities offered by science and technology to create sports
solutions and inspire the sports market through collaborative and interdisciplinary research support. The
ISR has a strong focus on disruptive innovation for product R&D and is conducting research work for key
international sports brands. Exciting research areas within the ISR include sporting equipments (racquets,
golf club, helmets, Bike frame…), apparels, footwear, and artificial playing surfaces.
The ISR is recruiting a Designer of Sports Products with proven expertise in the domain of sports
equipment’s (bike frame, helmets, rackets…) and footwear (running and cleat categories).
Responsibilities:
Explore new horizons of sports product design for true end-user benefits: generate concepts and
functional prototypes in the different product categories : footwear, equipment, apparel, accessories
Work closely with Researchers and R&D Project Managers to illustrate new technology possibilities into
tangible product design and user experience
Execute some product design mission given by our sports brands clients.
Establish a permanent link with the School of Arts Design and Media (ADM @ NTU) to collaborate and
leverage from their resources ( http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/Home.aspx )
Stay tuned with sports product design evolution and generates design market reports to inform and
educate the team.
Propose new product developments and initiatives with local and external parties.
Assist in grant proposal writing, project management and student project supervision.
Requirements:
Visionary product designer with sense of reality.
2 to 5 years working experience in the domain of sport products design or similar consumer goods.
Skills in both CAD Design software and hands-on approach on prototyping.
A true interest for new possibilities offered by science and technology and willing to work with
engineer and scientists.
Experience working within a large academic or research entity.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Have a passion for sports practice and related products to be user centered.
Contact : Pascal Joubert des Ouches, Executive Director of ISR, [email protected]
September 2013
ISR Designer of Sports Products
The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) is a Singapore-based international collaboration between the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Loughborough University (LU) in the UK, created
in July 2011 with the support of Economic Development Board (EDB).
ISR aims to quickly become the leading international Sports R&D center in Asia-Pacific that constantly
delivers impactful innovations through cutting-edge research and strong collaboration with
stakeholders. The ISR imagines new possibilities offered by science and technology to create sports
solutions and inspire the sports market through collaborative and interdisciplinary research support. The
ISR has a strong focus on disruptive innovation for product R&D and is conducting research work for key
international sports brands. Exciting research areas within the ISR include sporting equipment (racquets,
golf club, helmets, Bike frame…), apparels, footwear, and artificial playing surfaces.
The ISR is recruiting a Designer of Sports Products with proven expertise in the domain of sports footwear,
apparels and accessories. The role is part of a Joint Innovation Center established within ISR for a major
sports retailing company.
Responsibilities:
• As part of a group of R&D project managers and reporting to the R&D Director of this Joint Innovation
Centre, the job consists of answering to the product needs expressed by our Sports Retail International
Company partner and to explore new horizons of sports product design for true end-user benefits:
generate concepts and functional prototypes in the different product categories: Apparels, Footwear,
Equipment.
• Work closely with Researchers and R&D Project Managers to illustrate new technology possibilities into
tangible product design and user experience.
• Stay in tune with sports product design evolution and generate design market reports to inform and
educate the team.
• Propose new product developments and initiatives with local and external parties.
• Assist in project management and student project supervision.
Requirements:
• Visionary product designer with sense of reality and strong end-user needs analysis culture.
• 2 to 5 years working experience in the domain of sport products design preferably in Apparel and
Footwear industry.
• Skills in both sketching and CAD Design software as well as hands-on approach on prototyping.
• A true interest for new possibilities offered by science and technology and willing to work with
engineer and scientists in an academic environment.
• Experience working within a large academic or research entity.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Have a passion for sports practice and related products to be user centered.
Contact : Ms Michelle Lim Swee Ping : [email protected]
September 2013
ISR Footwear R&D Project Manager
The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) is a Singapore-based international collaboration between the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Loughborough University (LU) in the UK, created
in July 2011 with the support of Economic Development Board (EDB).
ISR aims to quickly become the leading international Sports R&D center in Asia-Pacific that constantly
delivers impactful innovations through cutting-edge research and strong collaboration with
stakeholders. The ISR imagines new possibilities offered by science and technology to create sports
solutions and inspire the sports market through collaborative and interdisciplinary research support. The
ISR has a strong focus on disruptive innovation for product R&D and is conducting research work for key
international sports brands. Exciting research areas within the ISR include sporting equipment (racquets,
golf club, helmets, Bike frame…), apparels, footwear, and artificial playing surfaces.
The ISR is recruiting a Footwear R&D Project Manager with biomechanics, polymers & textile expertise.
The role is part of a Joint Innovation Center established within ISR for a major international sports
retailing company.
Responsibilities:
• As part of a group of R&D project managers and reporting to the R&D Director of this Joint Innovation
Centre, the job consists of producing and managing the R&D effort required for each footwear related
project embraced by the center.
• Work closely with Researchers and other R&D Project Managers to identify new technology
possibilities in order to propose strong footwear innovations driven by end-user benefits.
• Propose new research directions and initiatives with local and external parties.
• Stay in tune with sports footwear technologies around the globe and with the latest evolution from the
leading brands and generate market reports to inform and educate the team.
Requirements:
• MSc in Sports Science and/or Materials Science Engineering from a leading university.
• 2 to 5 years working experience in an athletics footwear company.
• Good marketing sensibility.
• Skills in Biomechanical Testing, Analysis of Footwear and Footwear Technology Development would be
a preferred, however not a prerequisite.
• Have led / managed sports technology projects from a science / engineering angle.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Have a passion for sports and related products in order to be user centered.
Contact : Ms Michelle Lim Swee Ping : [email protected]
September 2013
ISR Equipment R&D Project Manager
The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) is a Singapore-based international collaboration between the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Loughborough University (LU) in the UK, created
in July 2011 with the support of Economic Development Board (EDB).
ISR aims to quickly become the leading international Sports R&D center in Asia-Pacific that constantly
delivers impactful innovations through cutting-edge research and strong collaboration with
stakeholders. The ISR imagines new possibilities offered by science and technology to create sports
solutions and inspire the sports market through collaborative and interdisciplinary research support. The
ISR has a strong focus on disruptive innovation for product R&D and is conducting research work for key
international sports brands. Exciting research areas within the ISR include sporting equipment (racquets,
golf club, helmets, Bike frame…), apparels, footwear, and artificial playing surfaces.
The ISR is recruiting an Equipment R&D Project Manager with mechanical design and material science
expertise. The role is part of a Joint Innovation Center established within ISR for a major international
sports retailing company.
Responsibilities:
• As part of a group of R&D project managers and reporting to the R&D Director of this Joint Innovation
Centre, the job consists of producing and managing the R&D effort required for each equipment
(hardgoods) related project embraced by the center.
• Work closely with Researchers and other R&D Project Managers to identify new technology
possibilities in order to propose strong equipment innovations driven by end-user benefits.
• Propose new research directions and initiatives with local and external parties.
• Stay in tune with sports equipment technologies around the globe and with the latest evolution from
the leading brands and generate market reports to inform and educate the team.
Requirements:
• Engineer or MSc in Mechanical Product Design Engineering from a leading university.
• 2 to 5 years working experience in a sport equipment company.
• Good marketing sensibility.
• Skills in CAD and simulation software would be preferred, however not a prerequisite.
• Have led / managed sports technology projects from a science / engineering angle.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Have a passion for sports and related products in order to be user centered.
Contact : Ms Michelle Lim Swee Ping : [email protected]
September 2013
ISR Apparel R&D Project & Team Manager
The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) is a Singapore-based international collaboration between the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Loughborough University (LU) in the UK, created
in July 2011 with the support of Economic Development Board (EDB).
ISR aims to quickly become the leading international Sports R&D center in Asia-Pacific that constantly
delivers impactful innovations through cutting-edge research and strong collaboration with
stakeholders. The ISR imagines new possibilities offered by science and technology to create sports
solutions and inspire the sports market through collaborative and interdisciplinary research support. The
ISR has a strong focus on disruptive innovation for product R&D and is conducting research work for key
international sports brands. Exciting research areas within the ISR include sporting equipment (racquets,
golf club, helmets, Bike frame…), apparels, footwear, and artificial playing surfaces.
The ISR is recruiting an Apparel R&D Project Manager with solid experience from the textile industry. The
role is part of a Joint Innovation Center established within ISR for a major international sports retailing
company. The role also includes the management of the R&D team and evolution towards the role of
Director of this Innovation Center.
Responsibilities:
• As part of a group of R&D project managers and quickly taking a legitimate lead of this Joint Innovation
Centre, reporting to the Director of ISR, the job consists of producing and managing the R&D effort
required for each apparel related project embraced by the center.
• Work closely with Researchers and other R&D Project Managers to identify new technology
possibilities in order to propose strong apparel/textile innovations driven by end-user benefits.
• Propose new research directions and initiatives with local and external parties.
• Stay in tune with sports apparel technologies around the globe and with the latest evolution from the
leading brands and generate market reports to inform and educate the team.
Requirements:
• Textile Engineer or MSc in Materials Science applied to textile from a leading university.
• 8 – 15 years working experience in a technical sports apparel company or in a sport industry textile
supplier.
• Skills with exercise and sports science testing would be preferred, however not a prerequisite.
• Have led / managed sports technology projects from a science / engineering angle.
• Successful experience in managing a team.
• Good marketing sensibility and willing to manage a strong relationship with our partner to secure the
deliverable of R&D and the overall added value and output of the Joint Innovation Center.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Have a passion for sports and related products in order to be user centered.
Contact : Ms Michelle Lim Swee Ping : [email protected]
July 2013
ISR R&D Project Manager for Polymers and Composites Materials
The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) is a Singapore-based international collaboration between the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Loughborough University (LU) in the UK, created
in July 2011 with the support of Economic Development Board (EDB).
ISR aims to quickly become the leading international Sports R&D center in Asia-Pacific that constantly
delivers impactful innovations through cutting-edge research and strong collaboration with
stakeholders. The ISR imagines new possibilities offered by science and technology to create sports
solutions and inspire the sports market through collaborative and interdisciplinary research support. The
ISR has a strong focus on disruptive innovation for product R&D and is conducting research work for key
international sports brands. Exciting research areas within the ISR include sporting equipments (racquets,
golf club, helmets, Bike frame…), apparels, footwear, and artificial playing surfaces.
The ISR is recruiting a R&D Project Manager for Polymers and Composites Materials with materials
science & engineering expertise in polymers and structural composites materials and materials processing.
Responsibilities:
Lead and produce the realization of R&D missions for our clients of the sports industry: sports brands
and material suppliers.
Lead and manage the progress of various research projects and collaborations.
Contribute to the implementation and management of a Joint Industry Program of research on new
composites applied to sports products (Bio-sourced materials, Thin Plies, Thermoplastic composites,
Nano-Composites).
Propose new research directions and initiatives with local and external parties.
Assist academic supervisor in proposal writing, project management and student project supervision.
Provide support in the lab setup, research work activities and equipment training for end-users.
Requirements:
MSc or PhD Degree in Materials Science / Engineering from a leading university.
2 to 10 years working experience in a related field.
Skills in inorganic materials or textile would be a plus.
Have led / managed sports technology projects from a science / engineering angle.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Have a passion for sports and related products in order to be user centered.
Contact : Pascal Joubert des Ouches, Executive Director of ISR, [email protected]
October 2013
ISR R&D Sports Science Project Officer
The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) is a Singapore-based international collaboration between the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Loughborough University (LU) in the UK, created
in July 2011 with the support of Economic Development Board (EDB).
ISR aims to quickly become the leading international Sports R&D center in Asia-Pacific that constantly
delivers impactful innovations through cutting-edge research and strong collaboration with
stakeholders. The ISR imagines new possibilities offered by science and technology to create sports
solutions and inspire the sports market through collaborative and interdisciplinary research support. The
ISR has a strong focus on disruptive innovation for product R&D and is conducting research work for key
international sports brands. Exciting research areas within the ISR include sporting equipment (racquets,
golf club, helmets, Bike frame), apparel, footwear, and artificial playing surfaces.
The ISR is recruiting an R&D Sports Science Project Officer with biomechanics, physiology performance
and sports product testing expertise. The role will be positioned within the soft goods department of ISR
and will eventually become a part of a planned product performance laboratory to be established within
ISR.
Responsibilities:
• As part of a group of R&D project officers and reporting to the ISR R&D Programmes Director, the job
will consist of sports science tasks surrounding the R&D effort required for relevant sports product
related projects embraced by the center.
• Work closely with Researchers, R&D Project Officers and Managers from other disciplines to evaluate
the performance benefits of sports products and determine the efficacy of sports products.
• Liaise closely with other Sports Scientists from the Physical Education and Sports Science Departments
at National Institute of Education (Singapore) and Loughborough University (UK), and the Singapore
Sports Institute.
• Further develop and conduct applied sports science testing methodologies on sports product
consumers and analyse the human interaction with sports product.
• Assist the R&D Programmes Director to identify new technology possibilities for athletes and product
performance testing equipment in order to propose strong innovations driven by end-user benefits.
• Keep abreast of technological development throughout sports science from around the globe and with
the latest evolution of testing equipment to inform and educate the R&D team.
• Propose new research directions and initiatives with R&D Programmes Department.
Requirements:
• Graduate in Sports Science and/or Sports Engineering from a leading university.
• 2 to 5 years sports science working experience within organisations such as Institutes of Sport, Sports
Academies, Sports Companies, High Level Sports Clubs or Associations.
• Skills in research methodological design, biomechanical and physiological testing, data statistical
analysis.
• Have worked on sports technology projects from a sports science / engineering angle would be
preferred, however not a prerequisite.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Have a passion for sports and related products in order to be user centered.
Contact : Ms Michelle Lim Swee Ping : [email protected]