Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Sugar Land, Texas (onsite)
Compensation: $75,000-90,000/yr
Our consumer goods company is looking for an industrial designer to join their team. As an industrial designer, you will work closely with senior designers, engineers, and production teams to transform concepts into detailed, production-ready design solutions. You will contribute to improving product usability, sustainability, and overall market appeal through iterative design, prototyping, and testing.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed 3D models, sketches, renderings, and prototypes using CAD and visualization tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine concepts and ensure technical feasibility
- Research materials, manufacturing processes, user needs, and market trends to inform design decisions
- Support design reviews by preparing clear presentations, specifications, and documentation
- Participate in user testing and apply insights to enhance product functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics
- Iterate designs based on feedback, testing, and cost analyses while maintaining design intent
- Maintain organized records of design iterations, drawings, specifications, and project timelines
- Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout the development cycle
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a closely related field
- 3–5 years of professional experience in industrial or product design
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, or equivalent
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Procreate for visualization and presentations
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, metal fabrication, assembly) and common materials
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, aesthetics, and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven technical design skills, including the creation of detailed drawings and specifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with rapid prototyping methods and tools (e.g., 3D printing, foam models, CNC)
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles and eco-friendly materials
- Experience with rendering and visualization tools such as KeyShot and other 3D software
- Prior work experience or internships in a manufacturing, consumer products, or product design environment
- Understanding of ergonomic principles, human factors, and user-centered design methodologies
