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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$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing intuitive user experiences for AI-driven creative tools. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to transform complex AI capabilities into seamless, engaging products...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by designing and developing cutting-edge exterior vehicle components. Collaborate across functions to enhance quality, performance, and sustainability in our auto...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a UX/UI Designer to create engaging digital interfaces for recreational vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences across embedded systems and mobil...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$78K - $90K *

Lead engineering initiatives to design, enhance, and optimize products, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities and performance standards while fostering innovation and usability improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $203K *

Optimize manufacturing design by transforming CAD into efficient fixtures and jigs. Lead the development process from concept to mass production, ensuring precision across all product sizes while coll...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative product development for laundry systems, collaborating across teams to enhance structural components. Drive projects from concept to implementation, ensuring quality and efficiency...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth in Lifesciences by identifying new business opportunities, engaging clients, and driving sales strategies. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and build lasting relat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating mechanical solutions, providing technical support across departments, and enhancing product development for aerospace applications while collaborating in a d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product design by leading innovative initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping user experiences from concept to delivery. Drive design excellence and foster a culture of feedbac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $183K *

Elevate user growth and monetization through thoughtful design and experimentation, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance onboarding and product engagement while maintaining hig...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $245K *

Innovate within the Product Design team, driving growth initiatives by collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user onboarding, monetization, and retention. Contribute to a high-quality design pro...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in CAD design and documentation. Lead a group of CAD Designers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while managing complex projects and driving co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead CAD design efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in mechanical drawings. Oversee a group of designers, manage documentation, and collaborate on technical improvements to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of mechanical design by leading innovative projects, enhancing product performance, and collaborating across disciplines to resolve engineering challenges and improve production effic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Design Engineer, driving innovative product development and enhancements. Collaborate cross-functionally to create manufacturable designs, ensuring quality and cost-ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive and acce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Pioneer user-centered design by leading a UX team to create impactful digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define strategy, oversee design execution, and drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Empower a UX design team to create user-centered digital experiences. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, accessible...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and ensuring high-quality design execution across multiple platforms while f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Transform user experiences by leading a dynamic UX design team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring high-quality, user-centered digital solutions across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Elevate user experiences by leading a UX design team to create intuitive, user-centered digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, oversee design execution, and dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Shape user-centered digital experiences by leading a dynamic UX design team. Drive strategic direction, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver cohesive, in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Lead a UX design team to create user-centered digital experiences. Drive strategic direction, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and accessible so...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $165K *

Drive operational excellence by managing technical product quality, leading teams, and developing strategic marketing programs to achieve long-term goals and profitability while fostering collaboratio...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your engineering career by providing design and technical support for mechanical piping systems across various projects, ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with project teams...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.