Formlabs

Senior Industrial Designer

Formlabs$95K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
  • 3-5 years of design experience in high-tech industries
  • Strong skills in aesthetic decision making and detail orientation
  • Effective presentation and storytelling capabilities
  • Proficient in hand sketching, 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC
  • Comfortable using various prototyping methods
  • Experience with engineering and manufacturability problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Design new products from concept to production
  • Create compelling design concepts with clear visuals
  • Prototype continuously from quick mockups to refined models
  • Test designs with users and integrate feedback into the design process
  • Define and enhance the hardware user experience
  • Produce high-quality CAD for clear design communication
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, UI Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Benefits

  • Robust equity program to build wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low-cost options in 401K with advisory access
  • Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan for personal time
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site meals and snacks
  • Regular professional development opportunities
  • Community events supporting diversity
  • Unlimited 3D prints for projects
Full Job Description
The Industrial Design team enables accessible and productive experiences for our users and communicates the brand's values through beautiful, functional products. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and scientists to significantly impact a rapidly emerging class of products. If you are passionate about delivering great user experiences and have the skills to contribute, we want you to join our team as a Senior Industrial Designer.

Sharing a portfolio/website that reflects your work or projects is required.

The Job:
  • Design new products from idea to production
  • Develop design concepts, with clear and compelling visual communication
  • Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic models
  • Test designs with users, translate results back into the design process
  • Help define and refine the hardware user experience, from unboxing to maintenance
  • Create high quality CAD to communicate design intent
  • Collaborate closely with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to develop well-balanced solutions
  • Assist with cosmetic specification and validation

You:
  • Can share a portfolio of relevant design work
  • Hold a university degree in Industrial Design
  • 3-5 years of design experience in high-tech industries, ideally within electromechanical systems, consumer products, or robotics.
  • Demonstrate capability in aesthetic decision making and an eye for detail
  • Good presentation and storytelling skills
  • Able to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketches
  • Highly capable in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC
  • Comfortable prototyping using a variety of methods
  • Experience solving problems with engineering and manufacturability constraints

Our Perks & Benefits:
  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course unlimited 3D prints

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$95,000-$130,000 USD

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Formlabs
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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