Industrial Design Architect

YO IT Consulting; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting seeks an Industrial Design Architect to craft seamless experiences across industrial systems, blending physical and digital touchpoints in challenging environments.

You will lead user-centered design efforts, conduct field research, and collaborate with engineers, operators, and executives to improve usability, safety, and efficiency in complex industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Design, Human Factors, Architecture, HCI, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in experience design or architecture within an industrial or complex systems setting.
• Proven experience with digital transformation projects in manufacturing, energy, transportation, or similar sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design user-centered experiences for industrial environments (factories, plants, control rooms, etc.).
• Develop user journeys, service blueprints, and system interaction models.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, systems engineers, and operational staff.
• Conduct ethnographic research, field observations, and stakeholder interviews.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation for digital and physical interfaces.
• Ensure alignment with ergonomic standards, industry regulations, and safety protocols.
• Drive the integration of human factors engineering into system design.
• Evaluate and improve legacy system interfaces for enhanced usability and performance.
• Advocate for user-centric design in highly technical or constrained environments.
• Present design concepts and findings to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Skills

Human factors understanding

User-centered design

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Design / related field

B.Arch.

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

CAD software

SCADA

PLC

MES

IoT

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Design Architect

Experience: 8 to 15 years

Work Mode: 6 days work from office with 2 alternate Saturdays off

About the Role

As an Industrial Experience Architect, you will be responsible for designing seamless, effective, and innovative experiences across industrial systems, interfaces, and physical/digital touchpoints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape how operators, engineers, and technicians interact with complex systems, ensuring safety, usability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design user-centered experiences for industrial environments (factories, plants, control rooms, etc.).
• Develop user journeys, service blueprints, and system interaction models.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, systems engineers, and operational staff.
• Conduct ethnographic research, field observations, and stakeholder interviews.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation for digital and physical interfaces.
• Ensure alignment with ergonomic standards, industry regulations, and safety protocols.
• Drive the integration of human factors engineering into system design.
• Evaluate and improve legacy system interfaces for enhanced usability and performance.
• Advocate for user-centric design in highly technical or constrained environments.
• Present design concepts and findings to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Design, Human Factors, Architecture, HCI, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in experience design or architecture within an industrial or complex systems setting.
• Proven experience with digital transformation projects in manufacturing, energy, transportation, or similar sectors.

Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or CAD software).
• Strong understanding of human-machine interaction and user-centered design principles.
• Familiarity with industrial systems (e.g., SCADA, PLC, MES) and IoT.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing in operational environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or digital twin technologies.
• Certification in Human Factors, UX, or Ergonomics is a plus.

Additional Information

• Office Location: New Delhi
• Work mode: 6 days WFO with alternate Saturdays off

Required Qualification

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)