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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining product innovation through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle challenges, prototype solutions, and drive the future of design in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $117K *

Join a team that's driving innovative product design in luxury environments. Utilize your skills in 3D modeling and market analysis to create impactful solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative design projects, mentor junior designers, and collaborate across sectors to create sustainable environments that meet client objectives and enhance brand identit...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences, maintain our design system, and collaborate closely with teams to elevate p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore the intersection of design and engineering by creating intuitive interfaces for AI safety workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to production, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by designing innovative structural solutions for residential projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to produce high-quality designs under tight deadlines while ensuring complian...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $120K *

Transform engineering concepts into detailed designs and documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality and manufacturability standards while supporting pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining ICT and Physical Security engineering. Lead innovative projects, collaborate with clients, and tackle complex challenges to deliver top-quality solutions while mentoring...

Reposted yesterday

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

$150K - $250K *

Help us shape the future of integrations by designing user-centric experiences for an AI-powered platform. Own the end-to-end design process and collaborate closely with product leadership to establis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$215K - $245K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing design activities across project phases, ensuring alignment with objectives, budget, and quality standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders for succes...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining meeting experiences through innovative design. You'll lead initiatives from ideation to launch, collaborating across platforms to create intuitive solutions that enhance...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining collaboration through innovative design. You'll own the entire design process, from research to implementation, ensuring seamless user experiences across multiple platfor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative design solutions across platforms. Collaborate closely with teams to identify challenges, propose impactful initiatives, and lead projects from ideation to la...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by driving innovative product design for a global audience. Collaborate across teams to create impactful user experiences, mentor designers, and influence product strategy while na...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate user experiences by transforming broad concepts into impactful designs for over 2 billion users. Collaborate across teams to drive product strategy, mentor designers, and enhance visual syste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and release manufacturable mechanical designs for high-performance metal components, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of precision manufacturing by developing and releasing high-performance mechanical designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality in a fast-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K *

Shape the future of consumer products by collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team to design, develop, and optimize innovative fulfillment systems, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet custome...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Join us to lead the design and development of innovative tooling solutions, driving automation and efficiency in production. Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure high-q...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Engineer innovative mechanical designs that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed drawings and construction documents, ensuring safety and functionality in healthcare...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine user experiences as you lead design initiatives, driving clarity and consistency across a digital product ecosystem. Influence critical moments and elevate team standards in a collaborative...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Create meaningful product experiences by designing intuitive solutions that connect creators and fans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges and enhance user engagement...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of creator-fan connections by designing impactful product experiences, collaborating across teams to turn complex ideas into intuitive solutions that empower creators and engage fans...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $243K *

Champion innovative product design by leading creative strategies and managing designer partnerships. Drive financial results and ensure brand integrity while developing exclusive products that resona...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K *

Transform innovative concepts into market-ready hydration products, leading the design process from ideation to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet consumer nee...

4 weeks ago

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

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.