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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$81K - $112K *

Contribute to innovative packaging solutions for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Lead the charge in developing and improving packaging systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality through collaboration and technical expertise. Drive continuous improvement ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of mechanical designs for autonomous maritime platforms, overseeing projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufactura...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $100K *

Shape innovative architectural designs into precise, code-compliant plans. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality solutions while managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. D...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Transform design concepts into precise architectural plans. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions while managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. Drive exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Optimize packaging processes for medical devices by leading design, testing, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in packaging systems, driving c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining lighting design by leading innovative projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with architects and clients to create sustainable, human-centric environments acros...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Explore innovative lighting solutions as you lead projects from concept to completion, collaborating with architects and clients to create sustainable, human-centric designs across diverse environment...

3 days ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Transform fire protection design by creating innovative systems that meet building codes and NFPA standards. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of fire protection layouts, enhancing...

London, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $168K *

Empower your career by leading innovative interior design projects across multifamily developments. As a senior leader, you'll guide teams, enhance design quality, and foster a collaborative culture w...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $155K *

Shape innovative mechanical and plumbing designs, ensuring compliance with military standards while leading projects across diverse regions and enhancing engineering excellence...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $105K *

Empower your career by designing innovative truck solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while managing multiple projects. Utilize your engineering skills to dri...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Transform water management solutions by leading design teams in municipal projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while enhancing client relationships and driving strategic g...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Engage in leading project delivery for water and wastewater initiatives, collaborating with teams to achieve client objectives while driving strategic growth in West Florida's municipal markets. Foste...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Lead and manage project delivery in the municipal water sector, collaborating with teams to achieve client objectives. Drive strategic growth initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance in water...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $250K *

Unlock your potential by driving product management, from strategy to execution. Collaborate on innovative solutions, challenge legacy processes, and leverage AI to enhance user experience and market...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of automotive safety by leading design release engineering for steering wheels and airbags, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $200K *

Drive individualized design solutions by collaborating with customers to enhance their spaces, achieving sales goals through effective communication and teamwork in a dynamic selling environment...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Join a team dedicated to renewable energy solutions, collaborating on solar PV/BESS project designs. You'll apply engineering techniques in a supportive, growth-oriented environment while enhancing pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $165K *

Champion innovative physical design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely ASIC chip implementation, while addressing challenges in synthesis, PNR, and verification proc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and testing of electrical control panels, collaborating across the end-to-end process to enhance efficiency and innovation in operations while ensuring compliance with industry standa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design process for cutting-edge data center projects, ensuring seamless coordination among diverse engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to drive projects from concept to completion...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Engineer, driving innovative designs and technical solutions for mass production. Collaborate across departments to ensure product excellence and mentor junior enginee...

Wayne, NERemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $139K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of advanced building automation systems, optimizing energy efficiency, and developing custom software solutions for high-impact facilities while collaborating wi...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$79K - $104K *

Create innovative designs while collaborating with team members to ensure timely project delivery. Your detail-oriented approach will support the development of high-quality building solutions across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.