Careers

LOCATION: Lauttasaari / On-site, hybrid

Are you ready to move beyond conventional industrial products and channel your skills into something more exciting? Do you have expertise in mechanical design, project coordination, and product development? Are you ready to grow professionally with mixed-reality games in a company like Valo Motion?

👉 We are now looking for a Technical Product Designer and Coordinator to oversee the coordination and technical aspects of the enhancement and updating of existing mixed-reality products.

This role balances project management with hands-on technical involvement, focusing on the smooth development of multiple projects simultaneously. You will work closely with both technical and cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication, a linear development path and a clear project structure,  while also being able to directly contribute to industrial design tasks and other technical challenges.

👋 A quick intro from us: our team is working at the intersection of gaming and physical activity. Our products like ValoClimb, ValoArena, and ValoJump combine mixed-reality games with real-world physical challenges like climbing walls and trampolines creating engaging gaming experiences that encourage people, especially kids, to move more – while having fun!

Sounds good? Read on! 

What is the role and who would you be working with?

As we continue growing globally, we need a Technical Product Designer and Coordinator to coordinate and participate in the implementation of improvements and updates of our existing products. Whether by material updates, component redesigns or manufacturing changes, in this role your focus will be on improving the performance and extending the lifecycle of current products and their older versions that are already being enjoyed by thousands of players all over the world. Although primarily technical, this role will also require good people skills, you will need to coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders as well as becoming the link between the hardware and software design teams. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

✅ Coordinate product updates: Mechanical adjustments, component redesigns, material choices, and manufacturing changes, you'll manage the process from start to finish for any developments that make our products better.

✅ Cross-functional collaboration: Act as the main point of contact for physical product manufacturing and development. Ensure that all stakeholders in sales, marketing, and customer success are aligned, informed, and well-prepared for any product changes, maintaining smooth coordination between different teams.

✅ Oversee design decisions: Provide technical input and participate in decisions related to industrial design, usability, and mechanical functionality and manufacturing.

✅ Collaborate with our development team: Ensure that the software development team is consulted on the physical product development direction and that they are aligned with any changes arising from physical product updates. 

✅ Technical participation: You’ll be involved in mechanical design development—either hands-on or by guiding external resources—ensuring solutions meet product needs.

✅ Maintain product documentation: Ensure product changes are well-documented, well-managed, and accessible.

✅ Component selection: Assist in sourcing components and building good supplier relations, Ensuring that updates (e.g., new cameras or computers) fit seamlessly into existing systems.

👉 Read about how and why our journey started! 

  🏢 Our office is located in Lauttasaari, Helsinki, where you'll focus on implementing physical product updates – enhancing both mechanical and usability features. Your hands-on involvement will directly influence the development of cutting-edge products that seamlessly integrate movement and mixed-reality gaming.

👋 In this role, you'll collaborate closely with CTO Joni Vähämäki and the development team, as well as COO Leo Holsti and the operational team, ensuring smooth project progression while aligning with our strategic goals. You'll have the opportunity to bring innovative updates to life, making a tangible impact in a vibrant, creative environment.

Why join Valo Motion right now? 

#1 Leverage your skills in a growing attraction and gaming industry 

If you're looking to apply your industrial design and project coordination expertise in an exciting and expanding industry, this is your chance. Your work will be pivotal in creating innovative mixed-reality experiences that make movement fun and engaging.

#2 Work with ground-breaking mixed-reality games 

In this role, you'll get to work with products that creatively combine software and hardware, making movement fun and interactive. Your work will directly support Valo Motion's mission of growth and innovation, ensuring our products remain at the forefront of the mixed-reality industry. 

#3 Be a part of a meaningful mission to move the world 

We believe in the power of movement, and our goal is to reach 1 million active plays per day by 2030. So, if you are also excited about our mission – we think you will have a fulfilling work life with us! 

Critical knowhow that you’ll need to succeed in this role:

✅ Language & Location: Fluent in English and the ability to work on-site at our office in Helsinki (Lauttasaari).

✅ Design Background: Experience with mechanical design principles and processes is crucial for contributing to product development.

✅ Technical Skills: Familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks and a general understanding of electronics and IT components is essential. A good understanding of sheet metal fabrication and development would also be very beneficial.

✅ 3D Modeling & Documentation: An ability to work with 3D models and create sketches and images for documentation, for example with SketchUp. In addition, you know how to maintain accurate documentation and develop the related processes. 

✅ Understanding of Design for Manufacture: Familiarity with manufacturing processes and experience in moving products from development to production is a must.

✅ Project Management: Experience in managing technical projects, preferably ones that combine a high level of OEM and bespoke parts and that require the engagement of multiple stakeholders.

Are you ready to apply? Great! Here’s what to do next: 

Don’t hesitate to contact us and learn more about joining our team! If you don’t have any further questions at this point, apply by 3.11.2024 by leaving your contact information and resume here.

Here’s what you can expect from our recruitment process in detail: 

1. Our recruiter Saara from TalentBee will be your main contact and keep you updated on the process. If you have any questions, you can email saara@talentbee.io.
2. First, you'll have a 30-minute call with Saara. 
3. Next, you'll meet your Team Lead Joni and/or our CEO Raine at the office. You will also meet the rest of the team and get familiarized with our products.
4. After our discussions, if we both agree we’re a good fit, we’ll make you a job offer!
5. Welcome to Valo Motion in November-December – let the fun begin!

If you’re thinking of applying – we encourage you to do so sooner rather than later, as we will start going through the applications as they come in, and we’re looking to fill this role as soon as we find a mutual fit.