Industrial Designer

Overview

Associate Industrial Designer — We’re seeking an Associate Industrial Designer to help shape the next generation of products—from early concept through production readiness. You’ll collaborate with end users, engineers, marketing, and manufacturing to translate insights into compelling, manufacturable designs that balance function, form, ergonomics, and cost
. This is a hands-on role that spans research, sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, rendering/animation, and design reviews
. New grads with strong portfolios are welcome.

• Concept & Development
  • Conceive and develop innovative product concepts that improve how customers work.
  • Create sketches, storyboards, and refined CAD to communicate design intent.
  • Build and iterate 3D models and physical prototypes to evaluate form, fit, and usability.
• Research & Validation
  • Support Voice of Customer (VoC) research; document user needs, workflows, and opportunities.
  • Participate in user testing; incorporate feedback to improve usability, ergonomics, and aesthetics.
  • Research materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
  • Recommend and document colors, materials, finishes (CMF) and textures aligned to brand and use case.
  • Present concepts and progress in design reviews to gain alignment and buy-in.
• Execution & Documentation
  • Produce detailed CAD and visual assets (renderings/animations) for reviews and marketing as needed.
  • Prepare design specifications, drawings, and documentation that support fabrication and assembly.
  • Maintain organized records of iterations, specs, and timelines; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design.
  • Proficiency in CAD Rhino preferred; others acceptable.
  • Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, Photoshop.
  • Strong portfolio showing process (research → concepts → prototypes), sketching, 3D surfacing, and final outcomes.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
  • Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops count). Strong new grads considered.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping tools and techniques (3D printing, shop tools).
  • Knowledge of ergonomics/human factors and design for manufacturing/assembly (DFMA) a plus.
  • Rendering/animation experience (Key Shot preferred).
  • Comfort in Windows environments;
    Microsoft 365/Office, Adobe CC.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and deliver on deadlines.

• Sensitivity to form, proportion, and detail with excellent conceptual sketching.
• Excellent 3D surfacing/modeling (Rhino preferred).
• Clear, thoughtful visual and verbal storytelling in presentations.
• Team-minded, open to feedback, and capable of giving constructive critique.

Please submit a portfolio demonstrating your design process and outcomes (research, sketches, CAD, prototypes, and final visuals). Include a PDF (≤ 10 MB) or a link to an online portfolio.

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