5+ years of professional Industrial Design experience in consumer products, automotive, or industrial sectors
Strong portfolio showcasing refined visual sensibility and balance of form and function
Proven ability to manage design from concept to high-volume production
Proficiency in industry-standard 2D and 3D design software
10+ years of experience is a plus, especially in robotics
Responsibilities
Translate customer needs and technical requirements into intuitive design solutions
Drive the industrial design process from concept to manufacturing
Create cohesive visual brand language options for product lines
Collaborate with the product design team on implementation details
Develop user interface concepts for industrial applications
Define and maintain Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) standards
Evaluate cosmetic samples and prototypes against design intent
Prepare visual references and annotated models for design reviews
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with leadership involvement
Opportunity to shape the visual brand language of innovative products
Ownership of design projects from concept to production
Engagement with cutting-edge technology in robotics
Potential for professional growth in a dynamic industry
Full Job Description
About the Role
As the Lead Industrial Designer at Maven Robotics, you will work closely with company leadership and the product design team to develop all aspects of the Maven visual brand language. The lead designer will have a high level of ownership of the cosmetic appearance, CMF, and UI/UX features of Maven products.
What You'll Do
Translate customer needs, design insights, and technical requirements into elegant, intuitive industrial design solutions
Drive the industrial design process from early concept exploration through detailed design, prototyping, and manufacturing
Brainstorm and create cohesive visual brand language options for Maven product lines
Work with the product design team to refine the implementation details needed to achieve the desired appearance
Develop simple and efficient user interface concepts that can be deployed in industrial settings
Define Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) requirements. Work with manufacturers to produce and maintain cosmetic appearance standards
Work with the team to evaluate cosmetic samples and prototypes against intent
Support design reviews by preparing clear visual references, annotated models, and finish sample boards
What We're Looking For
5+ years of professional Industrial Design experience in the consumer products, automotive, or industrial products industries
A strong portfolio of design work on realized products illustrating refined visual sensibility and a thoughtful balance between form and function
Demonstrated ability to own the design of products from early concept all the way to high-volume production
Proficient in industry-standard 2D and 3D design software
Nice to Have
10+ years of Industrial Design experience in the consumer products, automotive, or industrial products industries
Industrial design experience in the robotics field