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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$120K - $160K *

Empower our Managed Services tooling ecosystem by designing integrations and automations. You'll lead the configuration of Jira Service Management, optimize alerting, and ensure seamless connectivity...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative designs into high-quality products. Oversee complex manufacturing programs, ensuring readiness and compliance while fostering a collaborative team environmen...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary teams in architectural projects, ensuring code compliance, and delivering high-quality design documents. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to driv...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform infrastructure design by leading the development of FRP composite products. Utilize expertise in closed molding and structural engineering to innovate solutions, ensuring compliance with ind...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading complex design and construction projects. Oversee budgets, schedules, and performance while collaborating with clients and teams to transform ambitious designs into exce...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$88K - $105K *

Join us to assess and enhance manufacturing feasibility for innovative products, bridging R&D and engineering to ensure seamless transitions from concept to continuous production while driving efficie...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $108K *

Transform product development by leading electromechanical projects from concept to market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and drive innovation, ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform user experiences by enhancing existing products and launching new creative tools, leveraging SvelteKit and cloud technologies while collaborating to deliver impactful solutions in a fast-pac...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $96K *

Develop innovative fiber optic hardware components in a collaborative environment, ensuring designs are manufacturable and cost-effective while engaging with cross-functional teams and customers throu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining construction management by leading design and engineering activities for major projects. Drive innovative solutions from planning to execution, ensuring safety, quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of construction projects by leading design and engineering efforts, ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant solutions from planning through execution while collaborating with d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

The Senior Design Specialist will lead the development of multi-discipline General Arrangement models and drawings, ensuring seamless coordination across various engineering scopes on client projects...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Advance your career by independently designing power and lighting systems for commercial and industrial projects. Collaborate with engineers and mentor designers while ensuring adherence to quality st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead data center projects, ensuring efficiency and reliability while managing schedules, budgets, and technical scopes. Play a pivotal role in creating sustainable solutions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer operations by leveraging data analysis and project management expertise. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, drive productivity, and de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in mechanical design for mission-critical facilities, transforming owner requirements into reliable HVAC and piping systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing aerospace products, ensuring reliability and performance through innovative electrical design solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle design chal...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Help us develop and sustain aerospace products by solving design challenges, ensuring performance and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions th...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $188K *

Lead the charge in advancing innovative packaging technologies by optimizing processes and equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product reliabilit...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $110K *

Drive project success by managing engineering initiatives from kickoff to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget, and timelines are met while maintaining strong co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives to ensure compliance and excellence in product development. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement effective Risk Management and Quality by Design principles...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $290K *

Shape the future of healthcare design by leading a team to create intuitive, high-quality experiences across products and brands, setting innovative strategies and standards that redefine user expecta...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $290K *

Unlock potential by leading design strategies that redefine healthcare experiences. Drive team growth, enhance product quality, and foster innovative, user-friendly solutions through collaboration acr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $290K *

Lead transformative design initiatives in healthcare, creating intuitive, engaging, and user-centric experiences. Oversee a talented design team to elevate both product and brand identity, setting a n...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative composite parts for aircraft. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure manufacturability and performance while mentoring junior engineers...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.