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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$100K - $125K *

Champion project success by managing diverse teams and resources, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while fostering strong client relationships and pursuing new business opportunities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by designing innovative digital experiences that enhance guest interactions. Collaborate with product teams to create user-centric solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring seamle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the user experience by designing intuitive digital hospitality solutions. Collaborate with product teams to create engaging interfaces across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless guest intera...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting exceptional digital experiences. As a UX Designer, you'll lead the design of user interfaces and experiences across various platforms, collaborating with produ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development by managing design, validation, and launch of electromechanical systems for automotive applications, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $186K *

Empower your career by designing impactful user experiences for a strategic product that supports thousands of sellers globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions...

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

$72K - $149K *

Join us to manage the instructional design process, enhancing employee development through effective training programs. Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and mentor designers to deliver quality l...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary product development while providing technical and project management expertise. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure successful project...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Advance your career by leading mechanical integration and architecture for innovative products. Drive system-level performance, collaborate cross-functionally, and set design standards in this pivotal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $280K *

Shape the future of robotics as a technical lead driving system integration and mechanical design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, manage cost engineering, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $146K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of EV technology by driving innovative mechanical engineering solutions for electronic hardware components. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize designs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $165K *

Transform the future of automotive design by creating cutting-edge exterior concepts that blend innovation with feasibility. Collaborate across teams to drive brand identity and deliver exceptional ve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a product design team to enhance heavy haul trailer platforms, ensuring designs are cost-effective and manufacturable while collaborating with cross-functional teams to sup...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team to support the design and development of precision machine systems, enhancing your skills in mechanical design, prototyping, and system integration while collaborating with experie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Footwear and Apparel collections, guiding teams through color, material, and construction strategies while ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer in...

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a UI/UX Full-Stack Developer, driving innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with Marketing and Customer Experience to enhance user interfaces and maintain a cohesive des...

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

$93K - $99K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative mechanical and electronic systems. Utilize advanced CAD tools to create and refine products in a dynamic, low-volume environment. Collaborate with teams to del...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $90K *

Lead the charge in crafting compelling brand identities and campaigns across sports, entertainment, and culture. Collaborate with creative teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$71K - $90K *

Join our dynamic Creative Team to independently craft compelling brand identities and campaigns across sports and entertainment, ensuring visually stunning and strategically grounded solutions that re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer experiences while exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced interior design environment. Collaborate closely with clients to tailor solutions that elevat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $120K *

Optimize women's fitness product line by managing specifications, leading fit sessions, and collaborating with suppliers to enhance quality and fit consistency. Drive improvements and maintain standar...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic sales team to drive specification-based proposals for landmark projects. Leverage your architectural sales expertise to influence design phases, manage relationships, and ensure project...

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming project execution through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate closely with project managers and design teams to enhance laboratory facility desig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative beverage and dairy solutions, leading projects from concept to commercialization. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver unique formulations that meet market trends and cus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving technical excellence through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You'll oversee processes, optimize production techniques, and implement cost-saving strategies to...

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  •   5 - 7 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.