Formlabs

Senior Industrial Designer

Formlabs • $110K — $220K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Industrial Design
  • 3-5 years of design experience in high-tech industries
  • Strong aesthetic decision-making skills
  • Proficient in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC
  • Effective communication through hand sketches
  • Experience with engineering and manufacturability constraints
  • Good presentation and storytelling abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design new products from concept to production
  • Develop clear and compelling design concepts
  • Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined models
  • Test designs with users and integrate feedback
  • Define and refine the hardware user experience
  • Create high-quality CAD to communicate design intent
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for balanced solutions

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low-cost 401K options with advisor access
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site meals and snacks
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Diverse community culture events
  • Unlimited 3D prints
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

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You'll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$110,000-$220,000 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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