Industrial Designer

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Industrial Designer (3–6 Years Experience)

Location:

Chicagoland Area (In-person only)

At Cruver Design, we partner with companies to create meaningful products that balance innovation, usability, and manufacturability. As a design consultancy, our work spans a wide range of industries, giving our team exposure to diverse challenges and opportunities to see ideas through from sketch to production. We value creativity grounded in problem‑solving, and we’re looking for a designer who thrives in a collaborative, hands‑on environment.

We are seeking a mid‑level Industrial Designer (3–6 years of experience) to join our team for an immediate job opportunity in our Chicagoland studio. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in design thinking, excellent visualization skills, and proven experience creating products that move successfully from concept to production. This is an in‑person position only – we believe the best collaboration and creative energy happens in the studio.

This role is offered as a 3–6 month contract position with the potential to transition into a full‑time role at Cruver Design.

• Generate product concepts through sketching, CAD modeling, and visualization
• Build and refine 3D CAD models in Solid Works for prototypes and production‑ready deliverables
• Produce compelling renderings and visual presentations using Key Shot, Photoshop, Illustrator, and CorelDRAW
• Participate in prototyping and hands‑on model‑making within the studio
• Collaborate with clients and internal team members to translate insights into design solutions
• Prepare technical drawings, presentations, and project documentation using Microsoft Office tools
• Contribute to a fast‑paced consultancy culture where adaptability and curiosity are valued

• 3–6 years of professional experience in industrial design
• Proficiency in Solid Works, Key Shot, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel
  
  DRAW, Microsoft Office
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, CAD competency, and finished product outcomes
• Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, and design for production
• Excellent sketching, visualization, and communication skills

• Familiarity with CMF strategy and human factors/ergonomics
• Comfort moving between quick‑turn conceptual work and detailed production development
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines without sacrificing design quality

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Exposure to a broad range of industries and product categories
• Hands‑on studio environment with access to prototyping resources
• Collaborative, creative team culture

Please submit your resume and portfolio (PDF or web link) to Toni.mo Portfolios should demonstrate both creative problem‑solving and strong technical execution.