Entry-Level 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

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.