Associate Industrial Designer - Hand Tools

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an entry-level Associate Industrial Designer to join our Hand Tools team. You will develop user-centered, brand-aligned concepts balancing ergonomics, usability, craftsmanship, manufacturability, and aesthetics under mentorship.

You'll collaborate with engineers, researchers, and product managers to deliver thoughtful design solutions from concept to manufacturing, growing your core skills and professional presence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from an accredited university.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong creativity, form development, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of ergonomics, usability, and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Natural inclination to iterate, refine, and validate ideas through hands-on prototyping and testing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coachability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifying unmet user needs and opportunities for disruptive innovation through research and observation.
• Generating product concepts through independent ideation and collaborative brainstorming.
• Refining the form and function of your designs through sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and hands-on testing.
• Supporting Design for Manufacturing by expanding knowledge of materials and processes.
• Communicating design intent through visuals and presentations.
• Documenting design solutions and manufacturing specifications for cross-functional use.
• Supporting projects through production to ensure exceptional design execution.

Skills

Portfolio

Ergonomics

Usability

Prototyping

Communication

Coachability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

3D modeling

Job description

Associate Industrial Designer Job Description: Associate Industrial Designer - Hand Tools Position 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 Responsibilities

• Identifying unmet user needs and opportunities for disruptive innovation through research and observation
• Generating product concepts through independent ideation and collaborative brainstorming
• Refining the form and function of your designs through sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and hands‑on testing
• Supporting Design for Manufacturing (DfM) by expanding your knowledge of various materials & processes
• Communicating design intent through clear, compelling visuals and impactful presentations
• Documenting design solutions and manufacturing specifications for departmental and cross‑functional use
• Supporting projects through production to ensure exceptional design execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design (or equivalent) from an accredited university
• Portfolio demonstrating strong creativity, form development, and problem‑solving skills
• Understanding of ergonomics, usability, and manufacturing fundamentals
• Natural inclination to iterate, refine, and validate ideas through hands‑on prototyping and testing
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coachability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment

At 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.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety.

Milwaukee® is known for their world‑leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground‑breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery‑powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean‑up, time‑saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products.

The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade‑specific solutions.

Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY).

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.