Industrial Designer

Sterling Kohler; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler is seeking an Industrial Designer on site in Kohler, WI to create innovative concepts and human interfaces, collaborating with manufacturing, marketing and engineering to move a design from concept to final launch. You will develop products for luxury home settings, stay current with materials and processes used in Kohler plumbing products, and present concepts to cross‑functional teams.

The role offers a salary range of $62,250–$93,350 with day‑1 benefits; applicants must be eligible to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design with emphasis on product design.
• Typically up to 4 years of experience in interior design, architecture, furniture, lighting, product design, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD tools; familiarity with video editing and 3D visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative products and take designs from concept through implementation with cross‑functional teams.
• Present concepts to convey design intent aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with engineering and marketing to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Understand consumer needs in bathroom and kitchen settings, balancing function, aesthetics and cost.
• Stay informed about luxury home trends in color, materials and processes.
• Develop and present product concepts, drawings, renderings and visualizations.
• Maintain familiarity with materials and processes used in Kohler plumbing products.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD tools

3D visualization

Video editing

AI visualization tools

3D animation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Rhino

KeyShot

Blender

Job description

Industrial Designer

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:

Onsite four days per week- Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Create innovative concepts, products, services, experiences, and human interfaces through the design process while working cross-functionally with the influences from manufacturing,marketing,engineering,cost, andtimingtobringa design from concepttofinallaunch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design innovative products and take the designs from concept through implementation working collaboratively, cross-functionally to meet deadlines and deliverables. Including but not limited to:
  • Presenting to convey design intent and concept connected to business need
  • Partnering closely with internal and external teams, including but not limited to engineering and marketing

• Understand the consumer, especially in bathroom and kitchen settings, so that functional aspects can be considered along with aesthetic needs and cost objectives.

• Maintain awareness of existing products and products offered by competitor businesses.

• Stay informed about trends in luxury home products: color, materials, and processes. Includes maintaining knowledge of design software and new technologies to effectively convey design concepts.

• Create many diverse ideas in order to inspire and stimulate meaningful products.

• Participate in new product development strategic activities which include generation of new product concepts.

• Determine appropriate approaches and execute design research, product concept drawings, physical modeling, renderings/visualizations, and product presentations.

• Develop and maintain familiarity with materials and processes used in the industry and the manufacture of Kohler plumbing products.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, project manage, and communicate (verbal/written).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university orcollege of industrial design with academic emphasis on product design.
• Typically has up to 4 years of experience in interior design, architecture,furniture, lighting, product design, consumer research and/or related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and oneCAD tool such as Solidworks, Fusion 360, Rhino, Keyshot, Blender, etc. - Videoediting, AI visualization tools, and 3D animation is a plus.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.The salary range for this position is $62,250 - $93,350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.