Design and Visual Prototyping Volunteer

CESVI has an environmental awareness campaign event in October which will be highlighting environmental protection through the activity of the MSMEs it is working with. Therefore, CESVI is looking for two Design Volunteers to support in simple, visual prototypes and models that showcase the environmental themes tied to the MSMEs’ activities.

The volunteers will work under the supervision of Project Manager and will collaborate with CESVI’s Awareness Campaign focal point.

In the framework of the project funded by the Italian Corporation, they will:

• Assist with the creation of basic prototypes and visual representations (e.g., display models, mock-ups, or educational tools) that reflect MSMEs' contributions to environmental protection. These will be used in the event to help communicate ideas simply and visually to the audience.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and CESVI’s Awareness Campaign focal point to understand the environmental themes and translate them into simple, creative designs.
• Identify low-cost, easily sourced materials and share a list of materials needed for the prototypes as well as the services to rely on (i.e. laser cutting, 3D printing etc).
• Work on developing the prototypes over a 5-day period, following the procurement of materials.
• Report any challenges or adjustments needed to ensure the prototypes are completed on time and to the expected standard.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES:

• Must be a 3^rd year Architecture or final year Interior Design student, or being a fresh graduate of an Architecture, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Applicants must have a good knowledge of or familiarity with designing real-life room and building models, models that illustrate a mechanical or production process, and product prototypes.
• Applicants must have a good understanding of model and prototype production machines/services i.e. lasercutting, 3D printing, using modeling materials like clay, foam, cardboard, wood, metal, plastic, cutters, scissors, saws, drills, and glue etc., using small LEDs, buttons, switches, potentiometers, speakers, batteries. Knowledge of using Arduino and Raspberry Pi is not mandatory but can be an asset.
• Applicants must know how to conduct a risk and sturdiness test for models.
• Applicants are allowed to leverage AI tools for tips on how to better build these models and prototypes.
• Creativity is a must; a portfolio or show of university projects can be an asset.

SKILLS:

• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Organizational Skills: Be able to develop and respect work plans, to manage time effectively, to meet deadlines.
• Active Listening Skills: be able to listen carefully and make informed decisions, without giving false expectations.
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills: be able to clearly articulate information.
• Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, to follow instructions and to adapt to change.
• Applicants must be openminded to using materials that are environmentally friendly, reused and upcycled plastics, and willing to generally limit the amount of waste generated through making the prototypes.
• Applicant must be capable of working on a tight deadline and providing regular updates on progress or challenges they expect they may face.