Emerging 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

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.