Explore Industrial Designer Jobs

Industrial designers bring products from idea to reality, combining creativity, research, and technical knowledge to shape the things people use every day. Browse vetted Industrial Designer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders and discover roles where you can influence product strategy, usability, materials, and manufacturing.

What Industrial Designers Do

Industrial designers develop concepts for products across industries such as consumer goods, technology, healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. Their work may include researching customer needs, sketching and modeling concepts, building prototypes, selecting materials, and collaborating with engineering, marketing, and production teams. They balance aesthetics with function, accessibility, durability, cost, and production requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree or equivalent experience in industrial design or a related field, along with a strong portfolio that demonstrates the design process and finished work. Useful skills include 3D modeling and CAD, prototyping, visual communication, user-centered design, knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods, and the ability to present concepts and work effectively across teams. Senior and leadership roles may also call for product strategy, project ownership, and mentoring experience.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Industrial designers can grow into senior, lead, or principal designer positions, or move into design management, product development, and innovation leadership. Opportunities vary by employer and location, and may focus on a specific product category, customer group, or stage of development. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, scope, industry, and location; Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

Find Your Next Industrial Design Role

Use Ladders to explore high-paying Industrial Designer jobs and identify openings that match your experience and goals. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply with a portfolio tailored to the products and challenges that matter to the employer.

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$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative Product Lifecycle Management initiatives, guiding end-to-end processes in the Food and Beverage sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, efficient, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $140K *

Partner with us to elevate user experiences by leading complex UX/UI projects. Engage directly with government clients, shaping insights into innovative digital solutions while ensuring accessibility...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences for government clients. You'll lead UX initiatives, conduct research, and design intuitive interfaces, ensuring user needs are met through a...

Mclean, VARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $140K *

Discover innovative UX design methodologies to enhance user experiences for government clients. Facilitate all phases from research to prototyping, ensuring user needs are at the forefront of digital...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $230K *

Advance your career by leading aerospace design initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams, utilizing CAD technology to develop innovative structures across multiple program phases, while mentoring t...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $170K *

Lead the charge in complex product design and realization, ensuring manufacturability and production readiness. Utilize advanced technical expertise to guide teams through challenges and establish des...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex product designs from concept to production. Utilize your advanced mechanical expertise to create manufacturable solutions while guiding teams through challengi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative structural designs for large-scale LNG facilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success through precise 3D modeling and documentation support...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of critical flight vehicle structures, focusing on high-temperature components and thermal protection systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing critical flight vehicle structures for hypersonic systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and performance under extreme condition...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform product design by leading a dedicated team, guiding innovative projects from concept to launch, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the entire engineering process...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative automotive components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize designs, ensuring production readiness while mentoring p...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Deliver innovative design solutions that elevate brand storytelling and engage consumers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality creative output while mentoring junior designer...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of commercial interiors by designing innovative spaces. Collaborate with clients and sales teams to deliver tailored furniture solutions using CET and AutoCAD, while managing complex...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of footwear design through innovation and collaboration. Leverage athlete insights and creative exploration to deliver impactful solutions in Running and ACG, whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Drive visual identity across platforms, ensuring cohesive branding and quality. Lead a rebrand initiative while integrating AI into the design process. Collaborate with teams to maintain high standard...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive innovative design solutions as part of a dynamic Space Planning Team, utilizing Autodesk Revit to create detailed 3D BIM models and architectural layouts for diverse tenant spaces, ensuring opti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by joining our Space Planning Team to create innovative 3D Building Information Models using Autodesk Revit. Collaborate on architectural designs and enhance tenant spaces with c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your engineering career by leading innovative designs for next-gen instrument panels and consoles. Collaborate cross-functionally to balance performance, aesthetics, and cost while ensuring...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of manufacturing by leading the design and optimization of advanced stamping dies, ensuring high precision and efficiency throughout their lifecycle while mentoring teams and driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative vehicle products from design to production. Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to enhance quality and efficiency while driving continuous improvemen...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in designing engaging gameplay systems and virtual economies for casual mobile games. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance player experiences from concept through launch...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$65K - $120K *

Elevate digital experiences by transforming complex challenges into intuitive, user-centered designs. Collaborate with executives to drive strategic initiatives and deliver actionable UX solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer design excellence by tackling complex product challenges, influencing strategy, and crafting superior user experiences across product teams, while mentoring fellow designers to elevate quality...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing intuitive digital experiences that engage users across web, mobile, and voice platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance caregiver and coordinator journ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an industrial designer do?question toggle

    An industrial designer plans and develops products by combining user research, creative concepts, prototyping, and technical considerations. The role often involves working with engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to make products functional, appealing, and feasible to produce.

  • What qualifications do industrial designer jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a background in industrial design or a related discipline, a portfolio of relevant work, and proficiency with design and CAD tools. Experience in prototyping, materials, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional collaboration can also be valuable.

  • What industries hire industrial designers?question toggle

    Industrial designers work in fields including consumer products, technology, healthcare, transportation, furniture, and manufacturing. Their focus may range from physical products and equipment to packaging and product experiences.

  • How can I strengthen my industrial designer job application?question toggle

    Showcase a focused portfolio that explains your process, decisions, prototypes, and outcomes—not just final visuals. Tailor examples to the role, highlight collaboration and technical skills, and clearly describe your contributions to each project.

  • Are Industrial Designer jobs on Ladders high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Salary and eligibility vary by position, so review each listing for current compensation details and requirements.