Newell Brands Inc

Lead, Industrial Design

Newell Brands Inc • $95K — $115K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate or Consulting Industrial Design
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proven teamwork abilities
  • Mastery in aesthetic sensibilities aligned with brand identity and market positioning
  • Ability to incorporate consumer empathy into design through insights
  • Advanced skills in storytelling and engaging design context using LLM and generative AI
  • Expertise in design feasibility with engineering/manufacturing collaboration
  • Strong 2D design skills with proficiency in design software
  • Advanced 3D design skills, including CAD modeling, surfacing, and AR/VR
  • Proficient in motion design and producing video content
  • Strong interaction design focused on user-centric experiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex design projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with consumer insights and brand strategy
  • Develop compelling product visions through sketching, rendering, and storytelling
  • Proactively identify new design opportunities in form, function, and user experience
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance design goals with feasibility
  • Translate research and trends into actionable design strategies
  • Establish design standards for aesthetics and usability
  • Create persuasive design narratives to engage stakeholders
  • Guide and mentor junior designers
  • Provide feedback during cross-category design reviews
  • Act as a subject matter expert in design tools and advanced visualization
  • Promote consumer empathy and design-driven thinking across teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies
  • Flexible work arrangements when applicable
Full Job Description
Job ID: 16868

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Job Overview:

We are seeking atalented industrial designer who can create world-class product innovation. As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will bring consumer insight and stellar executionto design initiatives that harness cutting-edge technologies, integrating generative AI and emerging design tools into your workflow, pushing boundaries while ensuring each concept delivers real-world value.

You will advocate for the design process across consumer products, from home goods and baby gear to outdoor equipment and kitchen appliances. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with graphic designers, usability experts, CMF specialists, and engineers to drive concepts from initial idea through to production-ready reality.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design of complex, high-visibility projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with consumer insights, brand strategy, and business goals.
  • Develop and communicate compelling product visions through sketching, rendering, prototyping, and storytelling.
  • Drive design exploration and innovation, proactively identifying new opportunities in form, function, and user experience.
  • Collaborate deeply with Marketing, Engineering, R&D, and Manufacturing to balance design intent with feasibility, cost, and timelines.
  • Translate research and trend analysis into actionable design strategies and differentiated product experiences.
  • Establish and uphold design standards for aesthetics, usability, and craftsmanship within assigned projects.
  • Create and present persuasive design narratives to influence leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance to Associate and Staff designers, helping them grow their skills and elevate their work.
  • Contribute to cross-category design reviews, offering constructive feedback and design critique.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in design tools, prototyping, and advanced visualization techniques.
  • Champion consumer empathy and design-driven thinking across teams, advocating for the role of design as a competitive advantage.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
  • 5 years+ of relevant experience in corporate or consulting Industrial Design
  • Very good communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in team environments
  • Exhibits advanced Aesthetic Sensibilities mastery in product form, detailing, and CMF with sophisticated understanding of aesthetic paradigms aligned to brand identity and market positioning.
  • Leads with Consumer Empathy through designs informed by articulated and unarticulated insights embedded in workflows and real-world use cases.
  • Utilizes Design Context through compelling storytelling that fosters emotional and logical connection. Advanced LLM use with compelling prompts. Proficient with ChatGPT, MS CoPilot or equivalents
  • Advanced Design Feasibility knowledge, ensuring production-ready designs through close engineering/manufacturing collaboration while meeting requirements without sacrificing core ideas.
  • Demonstrates 2D design skills with strong sketching and Gen AI exploration while maintaining design intent. Advanced composition skills. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Midjourney, Vizcom or equivalents
  • Highly developed 3D design skills including advanced CAD modeling, surfacing, rendering, NURBS/Sub-D, and AR/VR engagement. Hand modelmaking and rapid prototyping expertise. Proficient with SolidWORKS, Rhino, Keyshot, Kaedim, Aero, UE or equivalents
  • Proficient in Motion Design producing high-quality animations and video content. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Runway or equivalents
  • Advanced Interaction Design delivering intuitive, user-centric experiences through meticulous sensory details and advanced usability research methods.
  • Ability to travel if needed


Date Posted: Aug 12, 2026

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Learn more about Newell Brands Inc
Size
32,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
-$770 million
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
NASDAQ
NWL
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