Industrial Designer

TruVolt Brands; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TruVolt Brands in New Jersey (Jersey City area) seeks an experienced Industrial Designer to shape next-generation products, from e-mobility to consumer electronics, focusing on CMF, ergonomics and manufacturability. You will lead design through sketches, 3D CAD, KeyShot renders and close collaboration with engineering and overseas factories to move concepts to mass production.

A strong portfolio and 4+ years in consumer product design are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial design experience with consumer products.
• Strong portfolio showing products from concept to mass production.
• Strong sketching, 3D CAD and rendering skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Turn briefs into design concepts through research, sketching and ideation.
• Build 3D CAD models and photorealistic renders for reviews and presentations.
• Develop CMF direction that fits each brand.
• Design for manufacturing with engineering and factories on tolerances and costs.
• Create prototypes to test ergonomics and rider experience.
• Prepare design files and specs for factories and review samples.

Skills

Industrial design experience

Sketching

3D CAD

Rendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

3D CAD software

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools

Job description

We're a consumer products company that owns and manages a portfolio of nationally recognized brands, and we're aiming to reach $500 million in revenue this year. Our products cover e-mobility, consumer electronics, outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden, cleaning and more, with global operations.

We're looking for an Industrial Designer to shape the next generation of our products, from electric scooters and e-bikes to battery-powered outdoor tools. You know product design inside and out! Sketching, 3D CAD, rendering and color, material and finish. You create products that look great, are easy to use, and can actually be built at scale.

You'll lead industrial design for new products across our brands, with a strong focus on Jetson e-mobility. That means turning briefs into concepts, building CAD models and photorealistic renders, and working closely with product development, engineering and our overseas factories to take designs from first sketch to mass production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Turn product briefs into design concepts through research, sketching and ideation.
• Build 3D CAD models and photorealistic renders (KeyShot) for design reviews, sales presentations and marketing.
• Develop color, material and finish (CMF) direction that fits each brand.
• Design for manufacturing, working with engineering and factories on parting lines, materials, tolerances and cost.
• Create prototypes and mockups, and test designs for ergonomics, usability and rider experience.
• Prepare design files and specifications for factories, and review samples and production parts against the approved design.
• Refresh existing products and design new models and variations across categories.
• Design with safety and regulatory requirements in mind for battery-powered and e-mobility products.
• Support marketing and packaging teams with product renders and design details.
• Stay current on e-mobility, outdoor power equipment and consumer electronics design trends, materials and competitor products.
• Work closely with Product Development, Engineering, Brand, Marketing and Sourcing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of industrial design experience with consumer products, ideally e-mobility, consumer electronics, sporting goods or outdoor power equipment.
• A strong portfolio showing products taken from concept through mass production.
• Strong sketching, 3D CAD and rendering skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, including plastic injection molding, metal and electronics housings.
• Experience working with overseas factories on samples, tooling and production.
• Strong CMF sense and attention to detail.
• Experience with e-mobility or battery-powered products is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field.

Tools & Skills:

• 3D CAD software
• KeyShot or similar rendering tools.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• AI tools for concept exploration and visualization (a plus).