Industrial Designer

rallee.; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dot Design, a design-led retail activation company, seeks an experienced Industrial Designer to join the Sydney team. You will move concepts through engineering, manufacturing and retail execution across displays, POS solutions and proprietary products.

candidate should have a strong portfolio, 5+ years in industrial design, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks, KeyShot or Blender. The role drives production-ready outcomes for major brands in Australia and internationally.

Formación

• 5+ years’ experience in Industrial Design with POS or retail design experience.
• SolidWorks expertise and ability to produce production-ready designs.
• Strong sketching, ideation and visual communication skills.
• Experience rendering with KeyShot, Blender or similar tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production methods.

Responsabilidades

• Generate strong design concepts across retail, POS and product design projects.
• Develop concepts into 3D models, renderings and presentation visuals for review.
• Design with manufacturing, assembly, functionality and cost efficiency in mind.
• Engineer practical design solutions using SolidWorks.
• Prepare production-ready designs, technical drawings and docs for manufacture.
• Collaborate with local and offshore manufacturers to support outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through manufacture and delivery.
• Coordinate timelines, quotes, prototyping and production requirements.

Conocimientos

Industrial design

POS/retail design

Sketching & ideation

Team collaboration

Project management

Herramientas

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Blender

Descripción del empleo

About Dot Design

Dot Design is a design‑led retail activation company specialising in premium point‑of‑purchase innovation and high‑impact branded retail experiences and we partner with some of the most influential brands across FMCG, beverage, wellness and liquor.

About Dot Design

Dot Design is a design‑led retail activation company specialising in premium point‑of‑purchase innovation and high‑impact branded retail experiences and we partner with some of the most influential brands across FMCG, beverage, wellness and liquor. They're a fast‑growing, ambitious and known for their design excellence, manufacturing precision, and founder‑led energy and if you want to build a career working with iconic brands and industry‑leading creative, this is the role for you.

Purpose Of The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable Industrial Designer to join Dot Design’s Sydney team and work on projects that move quickly from concept through to engineering, manufacturing and retail execution. Working across retail displays, POS solutions and proprietary products, you’ll play a key role in bringing ideas to life that are not only visually strong, but commercially smart, practical and built for production. This role is suited to someone who enjoys solving real problems, thinking creatively and seeing their work manufactured and rolled out in market.

Responsibilities

• Generate strong design concepts through sketching, ideation and creative problem solving across retail, POS and product design projects.
• Develop concepts into 3D models, renderings and presentation-ready visuals for internal review and client presentation.
• Design with manufacturing, assembly, functionality and cost efficiency in mind from the outset.
• Engineer practical and well‐resolved design solutions using SolidWorks.
• Prepare production‑ready designs, technical drawings and supporting documentation for manufacture.
• Work closely with local and offshore manufacturers to support design intent, feasibility and production outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects across different stages, from early concept through to manufacture and final delivery.
• Coordinate timelines, quotes, prototyping and production requirements to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Ensure all design solutions deliver creatively, commercially and practically for both client and end‑user outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams across design, engineering and production to bring ideas to life to a high standard.
• Take ownership of project outcomes, ensuring work is considered, buildable and aligned to client needs and brand expectations.
• Contribute proactive ideas, solutions and improvements throughout the design and development process.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work on projects that go from concept through to full production
• See your ideas manufactured, rolled out and brought to life in market
• Be part of a fast‑moving, collaborative and design‑led team
• Work with major retail and FMCG brands across Australia and internationally
• Join a business that values initiative, creativity and problem solving
• Work from Dot Design’s Sydney HQ, located just a short walk from Town Hall Station

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strong creative thinker with a practical, solutions‑focused mindset
• Someone who enjoys turning ideas into real products and experiences
• Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Motivated to deliver high‑quality work under real timelines and deadlines
• Passionate about product, retail design and how things come to life in the real world
• Strong attention to detail with a commercial and manufacturing mindset

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience in Industrial Design, with POS or retail design highly regarded
• A strong portfolio showing concept thinking and real-world manufactured outcomes
• Excellent sketching and ideation capability
• Must have SolidWorks experience
• Rendering experience across KeyShot, Blender or similar programs
• Strong presentation and visual communication skills
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and production methods
• Experience designing for manufacture, production and assembly
• Injection moulding experience highly regarded
• Production sourcing or offshore manufacturing experience an advantage

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.