Industrial Design Engineer

• At The Art Source, Inc. our Product Development team is where new ideas come to life. We foster an open, creative environment where you're encouraged to explore, experiment, and push boundaries. We invest in state-of-the-art machinery to make it happen. As our Industrial Design Engineer, you'll create new products and categories, experiment with materials and machines, and find smarter ways to make them right here in our Kapolei factory.
  
  You'll have room to explore, a team that has your back, and the pride of seeing your work in our stores across the islands.

• Bring ideas that matter to a small team where everyone has an impact
• Learn and grow with a team that trains, shares knowledge, and supports each other
• Take products from sketch and CAD through prototype to production
• Innovate with new equipment, automation, and AI tools
• Experiment with wood, laser, UV printing, dye-sublimation, and new materials and processes
• Build what you design in our on-site factory
• Test prototypes for durability, safety, and finish
• Work with production to improve quality, efficiency, and cost
• Write specs and engineering changes for the factory
• Celebrate Hawaii's culture through the products you create
• Support projects across Coco Nene and Pictures Plus

• 2–4 years of Industrial Design Engineering, Product Design, or related experience
• Degree in Industrial Design Engineering, Product Design, or related field
• Strong CAD skills (e.g., Solid Works, Fusion 360, Rhino) and Adobe Creative Suite
• Curious, organized, and comfortable juggling multiple projects

We are a local family business that has operated in Hawai‘i since 1986 and proudly employs over 160 team members. The Art Source, Inc. is the parent company of Pictures Plus, Plus Interiors, and Coco Nene — three sister brands committed to local manufacturing, local artistry, and products made right here on O‘ahu.

Our factory in Kapolei creates artwork, furniture, décor, and personalized gifts for our stores across O‘ahu, Maui, and the Big Island. We measure our success by our average hourly wage and the opportunities we create for local people.
Learn more:

Coco Nene celebrates Hawai‘i through locally made décor, gifts, and personalized products that help visitors and locals bring home a piece of the islands. To get a feel for our brand, here’s a short 4-minute video:

The pay range for this role is:

60,000 - 70,000 USD per year (The Art Source, Inc.)