Senior Industrial Designer

Hegen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mother and baby products company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to lead innovative product designs. The role involves translating user insights into manufacturable products, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring high design standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience in industrial design, particularly in consumer goods. Strong skills in 3D design tools and prototyping are essential. Join us to impact mothers' lives positively worldwide.

Benefits

Collaborative design-driven culture

Opportunities for career development

Exposure to end-to-end product development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industrial design experience, preferably in consumer goods.
• Competent with materials and mass production techniques.
• Detail-oriented and passionate about enhancing everyday experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product design from concept to production-ready solutions.
• Mentor junior designers and foster creativity in the team.
• Conduct user interviews for insights on product usability.
• Translate ideas into prototypes and project artefacts.

Skills

Parametric and surface modelling techniques

Hands-on prototyping experience

Excellent problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Visual storytelling techniques

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Solidworks

Fusion 360

Rhino

3D printers

CNC laser machines

Job description

Overview

At Hegen, we redefine the parenting experience with award-winning innovations tailored for mothers and their little ones. As a trusted brand in mother and baby products, our mission is to empower mothers in their breastfeeding journey and ease the transition into parenthood through meaningful products and services. Recognized as one of Singapore’s top 10 fastest growing companies, Hegen takes pride in creating practical solutions that combine thoughtful designs with functionality and sustainability for time-strapped parents.

About the Role

The Senior Industrial Designer will lead the concept-to-production design process, translating user insights, market trends, and brand direction into innovative, manufacturable products. This role requires a strong balance of creative vision, technical expertise, and practical problem-solving, with a focus on ergonomics, materials, and production feasibility. In this role, you will push the frontiers of innovation, engineering and sustainability and ignite ideas to everyday challenges. By seamlessly integrating form and function, you will create designs that redefine breastfeeding experiences and improve the lives of mothers worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of Hegen products, delivering experiences that positively impact mothers and families worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design, from concept to production-ready solutions.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a culture of creativity and design excellence.
• Explore and define new materials, processes as well as finishes to enhance product performance, quality, and sustainability.
• Ensure timely delivery of designs while maintaining integrity and attention to detail.
• Conduct user interviews with new parents undergoing various challenges as a young or new parent
• Interpret data by creating inferences and insights from qualitative and quantitative research
• Conduct testing, learn, research on usability of new and existing product design
• Translate established ideas and new designs into project artefacts, such as sketches, storyboards, prototypes, and models
• Effectively communicate product design data, design proposals, product specifications and negotiate options
• Ensure designs meet Hegen’s high standards of safety, quality, and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective and scalable.

Requirements

• Master’s and / or Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design and / or related discipline
• At least 5 years of industrial design experience, preferably in consumer goods, FMCG, healthcare or mother and baby products
• Proficient with parametric and surface modelling techniques with 3D Design Tools (Solidworks / Fusion 360 / Rhino)
• Proficient in generating rapid product design ideas with 2D and 3D design software.
• Competent with materials and knowledge in mass production plastic and silicone material.
• Hands-on and possess extensive hands-on experience in using prototyping equipment (3D printers & CNC laser machines) to fabricate and test ideas.
• Ability to present design ideas through visual storytelling techniques (Keyshot and After Effects a plus)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented, creative and passionate about designing products that enhance everyday experiences.

What we Offer

• Opportunity to shape Hegen’s product portfolio and influence global customer experiences
• Work in a collaborative, design-driven culture that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning
• Exposure to end-to-end product development, from ideation to global launch

At Hegen, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive. We’re committed to supporting personal growth and offering opportunities for career development at every stage of your journey.

Join us in realising our bold vision of impacting 100 million mothers worldwide through innovation, compassion, and excellence. If you’re inspired to make a difference and grow alongside a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now to embark on an exciting career with Hegen! Alternatively, you may submit your resume and cover letter directly to [e-mail].