Industrial Designer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking highly motivated industrial design engineers to contribute to the Apple product ecosystem. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, collaboration with electrical and mechanical teams, and refining concepts through to manufacturing.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree in Industrial Design with at least two years of experience, plus a strong portfolio demonstrating problem-solving and aesthetic refinement under strict production constraints.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Design or related field with 2 years of experience
• A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant design work and problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on prototyping to create design concepts for mass production
• Refine prototypes and guide development toward manufacturability
• Uphold Apple design aesthetics in materials and finish while collaborating with engineering partners
• Sketch and communicate ideas for form, color, and material exploration to cross-functional teams
• Build physical models and use CAD tools to refine design for production

Skills

Industrial design

Prototyping

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

2D drawing software

3D CAD software

Job description

The Apple Industrial Design team is accepting portfolios from curious, passionate, andcollaborative industrial designers. We are looking for highly motivated, determinedproblem-solvers with a rigorous attention to detail. We are interested in seeing work atall levels.

Description

Industrial design engineers are responsible for designing and developing high qualitydesign concepts to drive new Apple products.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on prototyping, without relying solely on virtual design tools, to
• create design prototypes and refine for mass production
• Uphold Apple's design aesthetics with regards to materials and driving material
• innovation with key engineering partners
• Evaluate the construction of products and executing product design from concept
• through to manufacturing
• Sketch alongside other designers throughout the design process to communicate ideas of form, color and material exploration, and experience use cases to multi-functional teams to solve design problems
• Build physical models, including simple paper models, quick prototypes using found and mixed media, 3D prints, and detailed 3D physical models using 2D drawing software and 3D CAD software
• Work with electrical and mechanical design teams to understand engineering
• constraints and incorporate feedback to ensure successful implementation for mass
• production
• Collaborate with team members to evaluate design feasibility based on aesthetic
• appearance, functionality, production materials, costs/methods and marketing
• Contribute to human factors research including product reliability testing, design of the testing protocol, user interviews and provide specific feedback on products
• Collaborate with CAD engineers and CAD Sculptors to resolve design/manufacturing
• and cosmetic issues with OEM vendors and manufacturers
• Perform on-site collaborative work in confidential labs to understand technical challenges and provide creative solutions, including reviewing 2D and 3D CAD and engineering prototypes, and under regulated lighting conditions to refine materials, color, and finish and provide direction to manufacturing specialists

Minimum Qualifications

• Masterʼs degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Design or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
• Must have a body of work that has been produced

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for materials and material exploration
• A healthy obsession with how things are made and how they work
• Deep appreciation for aesthetics
• Radical creativity

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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