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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$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative architectural projects, collaborating with designers from planning to construction. Ensure compliance with codes, manage documentation, and oversee tasks while shaping communi...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of architecture by collaborating with a dynamic team to design innovative projects across diverse sectors, from commercial to public works, ensuring quality and compliance throughout...

1 week ago

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

$137K - $192K *

Elevate user experiences by designing innovative communication frameworks that enhance traveler engagement and streamline processes across multiple channels, ensuring high-quality, personalized intera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by designing innovative civil/structural systems for industrial facilities. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed drawings and ensure compliance while driving product impro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $130K *

Optimize equipment performance and processes in a dynamic R&D environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance extrusion and molding operations, ensuring efficient scaling of innovative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for complex financial workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and drive customer satisfact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive, high-quality interfaces for complex financial workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Design clear, intuitive experiences that elevate user engagement and streamline complex workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital products, enhancing customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Drive innovative design for racquet sports equipment, leading a multidisciplinary team to craft compelling products. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to shape the future of iconic br...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate project delivery by leading architectural design, documentation, and collaboration across diverse sectors. You will engage with teams from concept through construction, ensuring compliance and...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform project delivery by leading multidisciplinary design coordination for complex industrial projects, ensuring seamless integration between clients, engineering teams, and external partners thr...

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

$80K - $150K *

Unlock potential by guiding homeowners through customized bath remodeling solutions. Leverage your sales expertise and technology to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve high earnings...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $106K *

Transform building design by creating innovative plumbing systems. Collaborate with engineers and architects to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions while ensuring compliance with industry stan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative plumbing systems for complex building projects. Contribute your expertise in a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality, sustainable soluti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $201K *

Empower a dynamic team to enhance tooling reliability and support for customer operations. Lead technical specialists in delivering seamless solutions, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring oper...

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

$149K - $201K *

Take ownership of a dynamic team focused on delivering reliable tooling solutions for customer operations. Lead technical specialists in optimizing workflows, managing vendor relationships, and ensuri...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading a multi-discipline design team in creating and modifying substation designs. Collaborate across departments to ensure project success while adhering to budget and schedule...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative substation design solutions by leading a multi-discipline team, ensuring project adherence to budget and schedule while collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality design...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$137K - $186K *

Join our team to innovate and enhance customer delivery experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive solutions that transform post-purchase interactions, ensuring convenien...

2 weeks ago

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

$137K - $186K *

Empower customers by designing innovative post-purchase experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that enhance order management and delivery satisfaction, ensu...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse design teams, overseeing project deliverables, and ensuring client needs are met with high-performance and sustainable outcomes. Collaborate and communicate effecti...

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

$90K - $110K *

Join our Design team to shape and elevate our brand across all platforms. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to create impactful designs that resonate with users and drive engagement, ensuri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Sales Engineer role, driving product development and customer engagement. Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, prepare commercial offers, and manage pric...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative mechanical systems for electrical products. Collaborate with engineers and manufacturers to optimize designs, ensuring compliance with industry sta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $134K *

Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive new product development and enhance cust...

3 weeks 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.