Industrial designer

LELIT is an Italian company designing and manufacturing high-performance coffee machines and ironing systems for domestic use, where precision meets passion. Founded in 1986, LELIT has grown into a recognized name in the prosumer coffee world, combining Italian craftsmanship, technology, and style. Today, our team counts more than 200 people, with 70% women bringing energy, creativity, and expertise to everything we do.

Since 2022, LELIT has been part of the Breville | Sage Group (BRG), a global leader in premium kitchen appliances that has become an iconic international brand over the past 90+ years, delivering products to more than 70 countries around the globe. Together, we share one vision: empowering people worldwide to create exceptional experiences  LELIT, we transform passion into performance.

We are smart, ambitious, and determined. We believe in people and their potential. Joining us means growing, learning, and shaping excellence together.

The Role Within the Product team, we are looking for an Industrial Designer, reporting to the GPM Manager, to handle the design development of new products and the evolution of existing ranges. The role will contribute to the aesthetic and UX/UI design of products and to the operational coordination with any external design suppliers. The candidate will be responsible for developing CAD surfaces, ensuring consistency and integration with the guidelines or specifications defined at Group level.

The person we are looking for will support the GPM Manager in the following activities: developing product concepts based on briefs defined by GPM, Marketing, Strategy, or Group guidelines; translating approved concepts into 3 D CAD models (aesthetic surfaces and visible parts); producing renders for internal validations and with the parent company; defining, in collaboration with GPM, Marketing, and Strategy, the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) of displays and control systems;

integrating any shared specifications or platforms defined by the parent company into projects; preparing complete design packages (CAD, material and finish specifications, technical documentation) for internal R& D or suppliers; collaborating with R& D to ensure technical feasibility and consistency between design and engineering constraints; coordinating with external design studios or suppliers when involved in development. You are the right fit if you have: a degree in Industrial Design or equivalent qualification;

3–6 years of experience in industrialized product development in manufacturing environments; hands-on experience in CAD modelling of aesthetic surfaces (Solid Works preferred); CMF (Color, Material, Finish) development skills; experience in defining UX/UI for physical products; basic knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles (injection-moulded plastics, sheet metal, die casting); experience collaborating with technical teams (mechanical, electronics); a structured approach to CAD file management and technical documentation;

ability to incorporate feedback and integrate Group guidelines into coherent, industrializable design solutions; excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian (C1) good command of English (B2), required for interaction with the parent company. Why join us?

What we offer you:

permanent employment contract with direct placement in the company; flexible work arrangements that support work–life balance; access to employee wellbeing and support programs; use of AI to support daily tasks; continuous learning through our E-learning platform; team-building activities and company events; tailor-made career development plans; significant employee discounts on our full range of products; fresh fruit & Coffee Experience. To Apply Do you think this could be you?

Then send us your CV, we can't wait to meet you. LELIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.