Industrial Designer

Trend Windows & Doors Pty Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Leave during Christmas period

Product discounts

Flare benefits program

Employee referral program

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Breezway is seeking an Industrial Designer to join its R&D team in Coorparoo. You will move ideas from research to 3D design, prototyping and production, collaborating with management, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, sales and suppliers to develop practical, commercially viable Louvre Window products.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design, prototype creation and testing, with close links to manufacturing processes and cost considerations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong SolidWorks capability and exposure to AutoCAD.
• Hands-on prototyping and product development experience required.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends and new product opportunities.
• Develop concepts through sketching, ideation and SolidWorks CAD.
• Build physical prototypes and models to realize concepts.
• Test and validate designs using the on-site test rig.
• Refine designs based on testing, performance and manufacturability.
• Develop drawings, specifications and production documentation.
• Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to transition designs to production.
• Present concepts using sketches, CAD models, renders and prototypes.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

Creative problem-solving

Communication of concepts

Analytical thinking

Education

Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

About our Organisation

Breezway is an Australian company that manufactures and markets award-winning Louvre Window products all around the world.

About our Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Designer to join our R&D team based in Coorparoo.

This is a highly hands-on role where you’ll help bring new products and ideas to life, taking concepts from initial research and ideation through 3D design, physical prototyping, testing and ultimately into production.

Working across new product development and improvements to existing products, you will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and suppliers to develop innovative, practical and commercially viable solutions.

Key responsibilities will include

• Research market trends, emerging technologies and new product opportunities
• Develop concepts through sketching, ideation and SolidWorks 3D CAD
• Build physical prototypes, models and mock-ups to bring concepts to life
• Test and validate designs using our on-site NATA-accredited test rig
• Refine designs based on testing, performance and manufacturing requirements
• Develop drawings, specifications and documentation for production
• Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles to create practical, cost-effective solutions
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to transition designs into production
• Present concepts and design recommendations using sketches, CAD models, renders and prototypes.

About You

You’ll be an Industrial Designer, Product Designer or mechanically minded design professional who enjoys combining creativity with practical problem-solving. You’re comfortable moving between CAD design and the workshop, physically building and testing prototypes rather than focusing solely on digital design.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong SolidWorks capability and exposure to AutoCAD
• Industry experience in industrial or product design
• Hands‑on prototyping, model‑making and product development experience
• An understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and production considerations
• Strong creative, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• An interest in market trends, new technology and innovative product solutions
• The ability to communicate design concepts through sketches, CAD, renders and physical prototypes.

Experience with aluminum extrusion, injection moldings, architectural products, windows or doors would be advantageous but is not essential, with the hiring brief specifically open to designers coming from other industries.

Please include a design portfolio with your application demonstrating your concept development, CAD modelling, technical problem‑solving and physical prototyping experience.

What's On Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative R&D environment where you can genuinely see your ideas progress from concept to physical prototype and ultimately into production.

You’ll have access to in‑house 3D printing and prototyping facilities as well as an on‑site NATA‑accredited test rig, giving you the opportunity to physically create, test and refine your designs.

The position is Monday to Friday and based onsite in Coorparoo, reflecting the practical, hands‑on nature of the role.

• additional paid day’s leave on your birthday, even if it falls on the weekend!
• ability to schedule leave every year over the Christmas period.
• generous discounts on our extensive range of products
• flare benefits program – novated leases, discounts and premium perks
• refer a friend and get rewarded with $$$ through our Employee Referral Program
• opportunities to cross‑train, enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Assistance Program access

Your Next Steps

If you’re passionate about product design and want an opportunity where you can research, create, prototype, test and ultimately see your ideas become real products, we’d.love to hear from you.

We value diversity in the workplace and promote safety above all else.

Pre-employment checks will be required as part of the final selection process and eligible applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia.