Sr Human-Centered Industrial Designer

Senior or Principal Human-Centered Industrial Designer

Providence, RI, USA

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Veranex’s mission as an Innovation CRO is to improve patient outcomes by accelerating our clients’ innovations to market. As the world’s only end-to-end professional services firm focused on Med Tech, we take clients’ Vision to Velocity through our comprehensive service portfolio, with expertise in human centered design and product development, preclinical and clinical research, regulatory affairs, and market access and reimbursement consulting.

Conceptualizes, designs and develops new product innovations focused in the Med Tech, healthcare and drug delivery space. Including system architectures, form development, aesthetics, physical and control interfaces between users, products, and systems compatibility. Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and regulatory design considerations. Contributes to all stages of design and development, from initial research studies, concept generation, 2D and 3D visual communication, prototyping, user research studies, and client presentations and communication.

• Lead and supports the management and execution of design project activities
• Manages design phases, objectives, and deliverables with attention to details and in alignment to project requirements and budgets
• Develops client presentations to capture the design and development process
• Trains and mentors new and junior designers.
• Provides training, guidance, and support to other designers.
• Provides constructive feedback on performance of peers to functional management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related discipline
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of human factors, ergonomics, and usability best practices
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong 2D and 3D visual communication & rendering skills
• Design research experience is valued
• Animation & video editing skills are a plus
• Ability to position, present, and clearly communicate the value of design solutions
• Excellent problem-solving ability from usability to complex technical problems

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related discipline
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience
• In-depth knowledge of human factors, ergonomics, and usability best practices
• Experience as Human Factors Lead on multi-team projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong 2D and 3D visual communication & rendering skills
• Design research experience is valued
  
  Animation & video editing skills are a plus
• Ability to position, present, and clearly communicate the value of design solutions
• Excellent problem-solving ability from usability to complex technical problems

• Experience with medical devices
• Experience in consulting

Veranex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, parental or marital status, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, national, social, or ethnic origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.