Industrial Designer

About Tin Can

Tin Can is building a safer, simpler way for kids to connect — without smartphones. We’re creating screen‑free, delightful devices and services that let families call the people who matter most, free from the noise of today’s digital world. We’re building a bold, authentic, nostalgic, and kinda quirky brand that resonates with folks who want something simpler & better for their kids than the tech‑infused lives we’re currently living (and who have a sense of humor about it).

As we gear up to scale to thousands of families, we’re ready to bring on a designer to help make it happen.

Industrial Designer focused on shaping the physical form and execution of Tin Can’s hardware products. Hands‑on role from concepts through production, working within cost, durability, and manufacturability constraints. Works closely with founding team, Head of Industrial Design, product, engineering, and manufacturing partners.

Responsible for evolving our existing product, supporting future iterations, and exploring new ideas, translating customer research and factory feedback into buildable designs.

• Contribute to the design and development of Tin Can’s physical products across concept, refinement, and production
• Translate user needs, requirements, and technical constraints into clear design solutions
• Create sketches, CAD models, prototypes, and presentation assets to communicate ideas effectively
• Prototype and test iteratively to validate design decisions
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing partners to ready designs for production
• Help build and maintain a cohesive design language across products and touchpoints
• Contribute to packaging and hardware‑software interactions that shape the experience
• Lead CMF (color, material, finish) exploration to inform and refine product aesthetics
• Occasional late‑night supplier calls and annual China travel possible

• Bachelor's in Industrial Design (or equivalent) with 7+ years designing and shipping consumer hardware
• Strong aesthetic judgment and creative problem‑solving
• Solid mechanical design fundamentals and real‑world usability sensibility
• Strong sketching and visualization skills, proficient in 3D CAD (Solid Works/Rhino) and rendering (Key Shot)
• Hands‑on experience in 3D printing, iterative prototyping, and manufacturing processes
• Experience in CMF exploration and execution
• Experience working with engineering teams and global manufacturing partners
• Experience integrating generative AI into design workflows
• Self‑directed and adaptable in a small, fast‑moving team

Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing their design skills in PDF or website format (preferred).

• We’re building tech that protects childhood:
  We’re on a quest to give kids a more analog childhood—one with real conversations, real connection, and way less screen time. At Tin Can, security isn’t a checkbox—it’s how we earn and keep the trust of every family we serve. This is a rare opportunity to build something that truly matters.
• You'll have real ownership, not just responsibility:
  This is the dream role for a designer who wants to fully own the physical form of a product—from early concept through production, with the full backing of the founding team.
• Small, high‑trust team: A tight‑knit crew where your ideas and instincts matter from day one.
• Room to explore, not just execute:
  Space to explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and build products reflecting our values of trust, simplicity, and care.

If you’re excited about designing thoughtful, well‑made hardware that helps families connect in a simpler way, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation Range: $120K – $140K