Future Industrial Design Roles (Join Talent Pool)

Glassboard; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Makerspace access

Team outings

Job summary

Glassboard is seeking a talented Industrial Designer to join our team in Indianapolis. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to craft innovative, functional products from concept to production.

We value strong sketching, 3D modeling, and user-focused design. This role emphasizes manufacturability, prototyping, and cross-functional teamwork within a dynamic studio environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in industrial design.
• Consulting or product development experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Rhino.
• Strong 3D modeling, rendering, and storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Concept development through sketching, rendering, and 3D modeling.
• Prototype creation to test ideas and validate concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams for manufacturability.
• Present ideas and designs to clients, incorporating feedback.
• Conduct market and user research to inform design decisions.
• Develop production-ready CAD models and docs for handoff.

Skills

Industrial design

User-focused design

Sketching & storytelling

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Rhino

Job description

About Glassboard

Glassboard is a hardware product development firm. We're a team of designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and embedded software engineers who come together to build products from concept to commercialization. We work across categories like consumer products, healthcare and medical devices, industrial applications, and transportation and mobility, for clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

A note on this posting: we're always interested in meeting talented industrial designers. This is a pipeline posting, which means we may not be actively hiring for it at this moment, but we review every application and reach out when a matching project or opening comes up.

Job Summary

We're looking for a talented and passionate Industrial Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a strong understanding of design principles and user experience. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to craft innovative, functional, and visually compelling products.

Responsibilities

• Concept development: generate creative design solutions through sketching, rendering, and 3D modeling that align with project requirements and user needs
• Prototyping: create physical and digital prototypes to test ideas and validate concepts
• Collaboration: work alongside engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet performance specifications
• Client interaction: present ideas, concepts, and designs to clients, incorporating feedback into iterations
• Research: conduct market and user research to inform design decisions, keeping up with industry trends and materials
• Design for manufacturing: develop production-ready CAD models and documentation for handoff to manufacturing partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in industrial design; experience in a consulting or product development firm is a plus
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Rhino
• Strong 3D modeling and rendering skills
• Exceptional sketching, ideation, and storytelling abilities
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomics
• Highly collaborative with a user-focused approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to take feedback and iterate quickly

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave
• Educational opportunities and support for your professional growth
• A full makerspace lab, open for your personal projects
• Company outings and a high-energy, open, and authentic studio in Indianapolis

Glassboard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.