Industrial Designer

Blackline Safety; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety technology company in Calgary is seeking a technically minded Industrial Designer to create designs for portable electronic IoT safety devices. This role involves concept sketching, 3D modeling, and collaboration with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, proficiency in SolidWorks, and strong attention to detail. Enjoy the opportunity to see your designs deployed in the field, enhancing worker safety and contributing to an innovative team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience preferred, exceptional recent graduates will also be considered.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Create early design concepts through sketching and 3D modeling.
• Develop and refine designs from concept to production.
• Produce 3D-printed mockups and prototypes.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external partners.
• Design and maintain packaging systems for products.

Skills

Sketching and ideation skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people‑driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

We're looking for a technically minded Industrial Designer who combines creativity with practical design‑for‑manufacture thinking. This is a broad and hands‑on design role that spans from early concept sketching to bringing products to market. You'll work both independently on assigned projects and collaboratively with our in‑house Mechanical Engineering and Hardware teams, as well as with our external design and engineering partners.

You'll contribute to the design of portable electronic IoT safety devices, gas detection equipment, and accessories—helping ensure our products reflect a unified brand identity through colour, texture, and form. You'll also support packaging design, demo kit creation, and usability testing to deliver exceptional, field‑ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create early design concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, and rendering (SolidWorks).
• Develop and refine designs from concept to production, balancing user needs, manufacturability, and brand coherence.
• Produce 3D‑printed mockups and prototypes to support design validation and usability testing.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external industrial design partners.
• Design and maintain packaging systems, including boxes, labels, and inserts for new and existing products.
• Develop demo kits, cases, and foam layouts for field and sales teams.
• Support sustaining projects—reviewing design changes, material updates, and quality improvements.
• Work with sourcing and procurement to identify and recommend appropriate accessories and off‑the‑shelf components.
• Participate in testing and design verification, creating usability test plans where applicable.
• Maintain and evolve the visual and functional consistency of Blackline's product line and brand identity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred (exceptional recent graduates will also be considered).
• Strong sketching and ideation skills; ability to communicate ideas visually and quickly.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and rendering.
• Hands‑on experience with 3D printing, model building, and rapid prototyping.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design‑for‑assembly principles.
• Strong sense of form, proportion, and brand coherence.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

What Makes This Role Exciting

This role offers the opportunity to see your designs move from sketchbook to field deployment—protecting real people doing critical work. You'll join a collaborative, cross‑functional product team in a creative, hands‑on environment, supported by experienced designers and engineers. It's a balance of pragmatism and creativity—applying design thinking to real‑world safety and commercialization challenges.

About Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline's products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check‑ins, man‑downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in‑house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly‑traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.com.

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Be cautious of any unsolicited job offers or communications that appear suspicious.