Industrial Designer

About the Role

The Industrial Designer is a key creative + technical partner in turning ambitious ideas into real, manufacturable products—fast. You’ll work across a wide range of projects (including robotics-adjacent work) and collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and product/studio teams to bring concepts to life through rapid iteration and hands-on prototyping. This is a role for someone who loves building as much as designing: you’re comfortable in CAD, confident in the shop, and excited to learn by making.

If you thrive in a team that moves quickly, experiments often, and values practical problem-solving as much as aesthetics—this is for you.

• Own industrial design development from early concept through prototype builds and refinement for production
• Create compelling product concepts with strong form, function, ergonomics, and user-first thinking
• Build and iterate physical prototypes quickly—using hands-on fabrication to learn faster and make smarter design decisions
• Translate design intent into Solid Works CAD and support downstream mechanical development with clear, well-structured models
• Collaborate across disciplines (ME/EE/FW/product) to integrate design with real-world constraints like packaging, assembly, serviceability, and cost
• Contribute to robotic solutions across multiple projects—supporting design decisions around mechanisms, actuation, housings, and integration
• Work with manufacturing techniques and constraints, especially:
• Injection molding (draft, ribs, parting lines, snap fits, tolerance considerations)
• Sheet metal fabrication (bends, fasteners, assemblies, manufacturable features)
• Produce clear documentation and communication artifacts: CAD, drawings (as needed), mockups, prototype notes, and iteration learnings
• Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, and cross-team working sessions to drive alignment and momentum

• 1+ years of experience in industrial design or product development (internships count)
• Solid Works proficiency (surfacing not required, but strong modeling fundamentals are)
• Hands-on maker mindset: you enjoy building, testing, breaking, and improving prototypes
• Rapid prototyping skills and instincts—knowing how to prototype the right thing to iterate faster (not just “make a model”)
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and how products go together (fasteners, assemblies, interfaces, load paths, basic mechanisms)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, especially:
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Solid communication skills: you can explain design tradeoffs clearly and collaborate effectively across teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving constraints and multiple parallel projects

• Basic understanding of robotics systems (actuation, sensors, mechanisms, integration constraints)
• Experience designing parts that interact with or house mechanical/electrical subsystems (motors, gearboxes, wiring, PCBs, batteries, etc.)
• Familiarity with prototyping processes like 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and basic shop tools
• Experience taking a product from prototype into manufacturing or supporting DFM with engineering partners

• You consistently turn ideas into prototypes quickly—and use what you learn to make the next iteration better
• Your designs balance aesthetics with real engineering constraints and manufacturing realities
• You elevate cross-team execution by communicating clearly and showing up as a practical, hands-on collaborator
• You help the team move faster on robotics-focused projects by thinking through integration early and often

• Must be commuting distance of Santa Monica, CA.
• Must be comfortable working on site.
• Must be a US Citizen or valid green card holder.