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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$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Champion the integration of software and firmware in UAVs, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical milestones. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure seamless delivery and validati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of innovative product designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional solutions. Balance multiple priorities while creating prototypes and optimizing designs f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $170K *

Design and implement complex front-end ASIC solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration, validation, and tape-outs while driving innovation in digital logic d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $114K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to design innovative solar PV/BESS projects. Utilize your CAD expertise to create detailed construction drawings and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $256K *

Shape innovative product designs that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful design initiatives and engage with strategic custom...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $140K *

Shape the future of product design by owning the user experience for a flagship product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence design direction and deliver impactful solutions that reso...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Engineer innovative aerospace components by translating requirements into qualified designs. Collaborate with teams to create detailed CAD models and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative UX/UI design projects that blend creativity, technology, and business strategy to deliver exceptional digital experiences for top-tier brands and clients across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your future by leading design coordination efforts for mechanical components. Collaborate with various teams, manage project workflows, and ensure compliance with specifications while enhanci...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by identifying new market opportunities, developing actionable strategies, and driving successful deployment of complex technology solutions. Collaborate across teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by identifying new market opportunities, developing customer relationships, and driving successful deployments. Collaborate with teams to translate insights in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success by driving innovative deployment strategies and solutions. Collaborate with teams to identify market opportunities, validate customer needs, and ensure seamless execution of c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $125K *

Transform architectural visions into reality by developing innovative design solutions, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with specifications while collaborating with diverse teams...

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the full product development lifecycle by designing robust mechanical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturability while tackling complex engineer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $272K *

Elevate product design and user experience by leading a multidisciplinary team to craft cohesive hardware and digital solutions that resonate with customers and drive brand loyalty across all touchpoi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Transform vehicle design by developing high-quality, manufacturable engine systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety, and production readiness through robust virtu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $168K *

Lead the charge in designing intuitive, user-friendly experiences for complex verification products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify workflows and enhance product quality, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$169K - $199K *

Pioneer innovative product designs that enhance user experiences across verification services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify complex workflows, ensuring clarity and trust in sens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative valve design projects, collaborating with teams to enhance product performance and reliability while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the full product lifecycle of embedded compute modules, ensuring that customer needs and market trends drive innovative solutions in aerospace technology with a focus on...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

The Project Designer will be part of the Interior Architecture team, focusing on innovative concepts for hospitality clients. This role involves leading multiple projects, managing design processes, a...

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise identity services by integrating and maintaining secure access solutions for mission-critical applications. Leverage extensive experience in identity federation and directory serv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate electrical design processes by developing deliverables for FEL 2, FEL 3, and detail design projects, ensuring timely coordination across teams and quality assurance in a dynamic chemical and r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.