Industrial Designer

Join to apply for the Industrial Designer role at Bird Brain Technologies

Join to apply for the Industrial Designer role at Bird Brain Technologies

Bird Brain Technologies is an innovative, 100% employee-owned company committed to revolutionizing education through engaging, hands‑on learning experiences. Based in Eau Claire, WI, we design creative tools that empower educators and inspire students to explore STEM concepts in meaningful, practical ways. Our collaborative culture of ownership means every employee shares in the company’s success and growth.

Our mission is to make learning dynamic, accessible, and fun. We provide flexible, creative classroom tools that help educators bring abstract ideas to life and foster creativity and problem‑solving in every student.

The expected compensation range for this position is $95,000 – $115,000 annually.

• Concept Development & Design:
  Develop product design concepts, sketches, models, and prototypes to support new product development. Create user‑centered designs that support intuitive use by students and educators in classroom environments. Design product forms, interfaces, and touchpoints that balance appearance, durability, and manufacturability. Translate educational and learning objectives into usable product designs. Translate user research and stakeholder input into clear design requirements and experience principles.
• Prototyping & Iteration:
  Build and refine physical prototypes using a variety of tools and materials. Iterate designs based on feedback, testing results, and manufacturability considerations. Participate in user research activities and incorporate findings into design solutions.
• Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Integration:
  Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to integrate aesthetics with functionality and ensure design intent carries through to final product. Work closely with Product Management, Curriculum, Marketing, and Sourcing/Operations teams. Collaborate with suppliers on CMF, tooling considerations, and production constraints.
• Branding & Visual Consistency:
  Support branding, packaging, and visual consistency across product lines. Provide input on color, material, and finish (CMF), packaging, and product presentation.
• Presentation & Documentation:
  Present design concepts and rationale using sketches, renderings, and prototypes during design reviews and cross‑functional discussions. Participate in design reviews and present design concepts and recommendations. Prepare design documentation and specifications to support manufacturing.
• Advocacy & Additional Duties:
  Advocate for the end user throughout the product development process. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field
• 3–7 years of product design experience in consumer, educational, or related products
• Experience using design tools such as Solid Works, Fusion 360, Rhino, Key Shot, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar
• Portfolio demonstrating user‑centered design, problem solving skills, and production‑ready work
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered

• Experience designing products for children or classroom use
• Familiarity with product safety considerations for educational environments
• Working knowledge of UX/UI principles for physical–digital ecosystems
• Experience with CMF development and documentation

• Hybrid schedule in Boston, MA – minimum three days in office; remaining days can be worked from a home office.

• Occasional travel, typically less than 10%, as needed.

Bird Brain Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.