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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$85K - $100K *

Transform your career by leading electrical design projects in the chemical and refining sectors. Collaborate with teams across the globe to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $129K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, effectiveness, and manufacturability of mechanical designs while driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design and development of electrical systems, ensuring high-quality delivery and innovative solutions in product introduction and management. Drive projects with except...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $100K *

Explore innovative vehicle systems design, validation, and collaboration across teams to meet performance, quality, and cost objectives. Drive the development lifecycle and improve product solutions t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$114K - $160K *

Transform the future of space exploration by applying your PCB layout expertise in a dynamic team. Collaborate across disciplines to design high-performance PCBs for aerospace applications, ensuring s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $155K *

Lead innovative mechanical engineering projects while collaborating with diverse teams. Manage full project scopes from design to construction, ensuring high quality and client satisfaction. Mentor ju...

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

$125K - $145K *

Architect innovative mechanical systems for AI-driven robots, overseeing design, prototype development, and testing to ensure optimal performance within collaborative engineering environments and vend...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the mechanical architecture of advanced jet engine systems, guiding design from prototype to flight qualification. Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure high standards in a fast...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D by leading product development and mentoring engineers. This role emphasizes organizational growth, technical excellence, and collaboration to elevate engi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $307K *

Transform the design landscape across fraud prevention and trust safety. Lead and mentor a team of designers, create robust systems, and drive innovation that enhances user integrity while collaborati...

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

$208K - $307K *

Elevate your career by leading a team that designs for integrity at scale. Collaborate on fraud prevention, trust, safety, and compliance while impacting millions by bridging the gap between design an...

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

$208K - $307K *

Lead a design team focused on integrating safety and trust across a high-impact platform. Shape the user experience by building systems and tools that address fraud and compliance, while mentoring tea...

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

$111K - $176K *

Empower the future of aerospace and automotive manufacturing by ensuring the stability and reliability of advanced Additive Manufacturing equipment, driving improvements in performance and efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of AI by building innovative solutions for robotics, AV, and healthcare. Drive end-to-end product development, collaborating with customers to solve complex challenges in data annotat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our visual merchandising by designing impactful imagery across diverse platforms. Join a dynamic team to create high-quality assets for entertainment and sports, ensuring exceptional standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of fire alarm and life safety systems by driving design and technology evaluation. Collaborate with Sales and Operations as a key technical advisor, ensuring compliance with codes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Partner with us to design innovative DC/DC and AC/DC systems, utilizing proprietary technology in a collaborative engineering team. Contribute to the entire product development cycle, ensuring excelle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $136K *

Elevate product engineering by leading the design and testing of complex biopharmaceutical systems. Collaborate with suppliers and teams to ensure manufacturability and quality, driving innovative sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $144K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative structural solutions from concept to construction, collaborating closely with architects and engineers to elevate the human experience through exce...

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

$115K - $135K *

Optimize your impact as a pivotal Interiors Project Architect, bridging design vision with execution. Lead high-quality corporate projects while mentoring teams, enhancing client relationships, and en...

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

$80K - $100K *

Engage in a dynamic role that merges storytelling and gameplay, implementing narrative designs in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create immersive player experiences throug...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate the development of intelligent electrical panel designs, ensuring manufacturability and automation readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and methodologies using AutoCAD...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $211K *

Lead product design for complex AI-enabled legal products, translating business needs into high-quality user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive discovery, prototyping, and d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$141K - $211K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $125K *

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

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.