Associate Industrial Designer - Hand Tools

Milwaukee-Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Associate Industrial Designer to contribute to the Hand Tools category. In this entry-level role you will build foundational design skills, collaborate with engineers, researchers and product managers, and translate user needs into brand-aligned concepts.

You will sketch, model in 3D, prototype, test, and document design decisions with attention to ergonomics, manufacturability, and aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from an accredited university.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong creativity, form development, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with prototyping and testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify unmet user needs through research and observation.
• Generate product concepts via ideation and collaborative brainstorming.
• Refine form and function through sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and testing.
• Support Design for Manufacturing by understanding materials and processes.
• Communicate design intent through visuals and presentations.
• Document design solutions and manufacturing specifications for teams.

Skills

Ergonomics

Prototyping

Sketching

3D Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Associate Industrial DesignerJob Description:Associate Industrial Designer - Hand ToolsPosition Overview:Milwaukee Tool is seeking a creative, talented, and driven Associate Industrial Designer to support our Hand Tools category.In this entry-level role, you will demonstrate solid foundational design skills, strong coachability, and a hunger to learn Milwaukee Tool processes and culture. With guidance and mentorship, you will continue building your core skills, workflows, professionalism, and advocacy for design.Your design work will balance ergonomics, usability, craftsmanship, manufacturability, and aesthetics that showcase our bold brand language. You will work with cross-functional teams of engineers, researchers, and product managers to develop user-centered, brand-aligned design solutions.Daily ResponsibilitiesIdentifying unmet user needs and opportunities for disruptive innovation through research and observationGenerating product concepts through independent ideation and collaborative brainstormingRefining the form and function of your designs through sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and hands-on testingSupporting Design for Manufacturing (DfM) by expanding your knowledge of various materials & processesCommunicating design intent through clear, compelling visuals and impactful presentationsDocumenting design solutions and manufacturing specifications for departmental and cross-functional useSupporting projects through production to ensure exceptional design executionQualificationsBachelor's degree in Industrial Design (or equivalent) from an accredited universityPortfolio demonstrating strong creativity, form development, and problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of ergonomics, usability, and manufacturing fundamentalsNatural inclination to iterate, refine, and validate ideas through hands-on prototyping and testingStrong communication, collaboration, and coachabilityAbility to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environmentAt Milwaukee Tool, you will work alongside some of the industry's best designers to create products used by millions of professionals every day, shaping how work gets done.If you are naturally curious, obsessed with design, and motivated to collaborate with dynamic teams to create great tools, we would love to see your portfolio!Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.