Industrial Designer - Hybrid Prototyping & Product Design

rivID Product Development inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

rivID Product Development Inc. in Ottawa is seeking an Industrial Designer for a part‑time contract (with potential to go full‑time) in a hybrid role that blends remote work with on‑site collaboration.

You will drive end‑to‑end product development, including concept generation, 3D CAD design, prototyping, and design documentation, translating user needs into manufacturable, aesthetically compelling solutions while collaborating with clients and the design team through testing and production.

Qualifications

• Must be in the Ottawa area - this is a hybrid position.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in industrial and/or mechanical design.
• Strong foundation in Industrial Design and Mechanical Design, with the ability to translate user needs into functional, manufacturable (DFM), and aesthetic product solutions.
• Must be mechanically inclined; must know nuts, bolts, threads, materials, manufacturing methods and engineering principles.
• Willingness to work remotely without constant supervision; self-directed to meet project objectives.
• Must have transportation to travel to and from the studio and clients' offices for meetings.
• Hands-on with prototyping experience (building, testing, iterating).
• Willing to perform all forms of work, including assembly and shop cleanup.
• Proficiency in Design Thinking and user-centered design methods.
• Experience guiding concepts through testing, design for manufacturing, and production preparation.
• Strong skills to optimize output using AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT).
• Fluent English; French is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end product development including concept generation, product styling, and form factor exploration.
• Create sketches, 3D CAD design, manufacturing drawings, and design presentations.
• Build and iterate physical and digital prototypes; assist in product assembly.
• Collaborate with team and clients to ensure design intent through testing and manufacturing.
• Apply design thinking to user research insights, refining usability and ergonomics.
• Support design for manufacturing activities with suppliers and internal partners.
• Document design decisions and participate in project reviews.

Skills

Industrial Design

Mechanical Design

Prototyping

Design Thinking

2D/3D design

Communication

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

OnShape

Fusion360

Job description

rivID Product Development Inc. in Ottawa is seeking an Industrial Designer for a part‑time contract (with potential to go full‑time) in a hybrid role that blends remote work with on‑site collaboration.

You will drive end‑to‑end product development, including concept generation, 3D CAD design, prototyping, and design documentation, translating user needs into manufacturable, aesthetically compelling solutions while collaborating with clients and the design team through testing and production.