7+ years of experience in product or industrial design.
Proven ability to bring concepts to life through sketches and prototypes.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and engineering constraints.
Exceptional visual and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated end-to-end conceptual thinking from sketch to specifications.
High proficiency in design tools like CAD, SolidWorks, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
Lead ideation and conceptualization for new products based on market trends and user insights.
Develop sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to communicate design intent.
Conduct rapid iteration and feasibility testing on early concepts.
Act as a specialized resource for various product pods at project inception.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align concepts with project roadmaps.
Define project scope, aesthetic direction, and feature sets for initiatives.
Create design specification packages detailing conceptual vision and requirements.
Benefits
Flexible work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Collaborative team culture.
Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Industrial Designer serves as a senior individual contributor on the Product Development Team, acting as a creative catalyst for new product initiatives. This role is deployed dynamically across high-priority projects to drive front-end innovation, user research, and early-stage concept development. The position provides leadership through project vision and design strategy rather than direct people management. Once a product concept and development strategy is defined, the Senior Industrial Designer facilitates a comprehensive handoff to a Product Development Manager, who then leads the engineering, manufacturing, and final execution phases.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the ideation and conceptualization phases for new products, translating market trends, user insights, and business requirements into compelling design solutions.
Develop sketches, wireframes, 3D models, or physical prototypes to effectively communicate design intent to stakeholders.
Conduct rapid iteration and feasibility testing to refine early concepts before they move into the formal development pipeline.
Act as a flexible, specialized resource, deploying onto various product pods at the inception of a project to establish the core design language and user experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and project resources in sales, creative solutions, product strategy, and marketing, to ensure early concepts align with the broader portfolio/project roadmap.
Define the initial project scope, aesthetic direction, and fundamental feature sets for each assigned initiative.
Create comprehensive design specification packages that clearly articulate the conceptual vision, materials, user interactions, and critical design requirements.
Partner closely with Product Development Managers to transition validated concepts, ensuring a seamless handoff for detailed engineering, sourcing, and commercial execution.
Remain available as a consultative subject matter expert during the engineering phase to resolve design compromises and protect the original design intent without actively managing the execution timeline.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no direct reports.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional projects at a manager level without relying on formal reporting structures.
High proficiency in design and prototyping tools, including CAD, SolidWorks, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable platforms.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and engineering constraints and the ability to incorporate those considerations into early-stage concepts.
Ability to translate market trends, user insights, and business requirements into compelling design solutions.
Exceptional visual and verbal communication skills, including the ability to pitch concepts to stakeholders and clearly document requirements for technical teams.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with creative solutions, product strategy, marketing, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Demonstrated end-to-end conceptual thinking, from initial sketch through final handed-off design specifications.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
7+ years of experience in product design, industrial design, or a closely related field.
Proven track record of bringing early-stage concepts to life through sketches, 3D models, prototypes, and design specifications.
Experience developing and communicating product concepts while balancing user experience, business requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
A robust portfolio showcasing end-to-end conceptual thinking, from initial sketch to final handed-off design specification.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other standard office equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical information, engineering documentation, specifications, and other business materials.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email, and other electronic communication methods.
Ability to carry and lift materials or equipment up to 25 lbs., as required.
