Industrial Designer

Senior Industrial Designer

Location: Needham, Massachusetts, United States (Hybrid)

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you passionate about creating innovative consumer products that blend exceptional design, functionality, and user experience?

We are seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to lead the design and development of impactful physical products from concept through production. This role is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex design challenges, and is driven to deliver premium product experiences that delight customers.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across product development, engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to transform ideas into market-ready products while maintaining the highest standards of design excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design Leadership

• Own the complete product design journey from initial concept and ideation through production and launch.
• Transform customer insights and business objectives into innovative, user-centric product solutions.
• Create compelling design narratives through sketches, renderings, CAD models, prototypes, and presentations.
• Drive design decisions that balance aesthetics, functionality, usability, and commercial success.

Design Excellence & User Experience

• Establish and maintain high standards for design quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet user needs while delivering exceptional performance and visual appeal.
• Develop production-ready CAD models and prototypes with a strong focus on fit, finish, and manufacturability.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the development process.

Design for Manufacturing

• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to translate design concepts into scalable production solutions.
• Navigate technical, cost, tooling, and production constraints while preserving design intent.
• Support product realization by balancing innovation, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure smooth handoff from design development to production execution.

Innovation & Creative Exploration

• Generate breakthrough concepts that challenge conventional thinking and elevate product experiences.
• Research emerging trends, materials, technologies, and manufacturing techniques to inspire future innovations.
• Contribute fresh perspectives and creative solutions to enhance product portfolios and brand differentiation.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve design processes and outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner effectively with engineering, product management, marketing, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews, workshops, brainstorming sessions, and concept presentations.
• Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior designers while fostering a collaborative design culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related design discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing physical consumer products, lifestyle products, or technology-focused products.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept through production and launch.
• Strong portfolio showcasing product design excellence and end-to-end development ownership.
• Advanced proficiency in sketching, visual communication, 3D modeling, rendering, and design presentation techniques.
• Experience with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, production methods, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• Experience working within fast-paced product development environments.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, advanced materials, and innovative manufacturing techniques.
• Experience mentoring designers and contributing to team development.