Industrial Designer

nextSource; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 103,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including Medical,

Vision & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discount Program

Job summary

nextSource is seeking an Industrial Designer to join our New York team onsite. You will develop packaging concepts, prototypes, and product visualization, reporting to the Creative Director.

The role emphasizes beauty-brand packaging with hands-on 3D printing and cross-functional collaboration. Requirements include a BFA/MFA in Industrial Design, 2+ years in industrial design, proficiency in Adobe Suite, SolidWorks, and KeyShot, and strong 3D modeling and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• BFA or MFA in Industrial Design qualifies.
• Experience with beauty branding and packaging is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, SolidWorks and KeyShot is required.
• Excellent 3D modeling and visualization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate objectives into innovative packaging solutions.
• Develop custom packaging designs for beauty brands.
• Visualize ideas through compelling presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and design teams.
• Create packaging prototypes using 3D printing and other methods.
• Analyze market insights to inform product design decisions.
• Maintain on-brand design language with strong execution.
• Contribute to long-term design strategies and company growth.
• Work within tight deadlines and manage own workload.
• Inject innovative thinking to raise capabilities and standards.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

KeyShot

3D modeling

3D printing

Packaging design

Product storytelling

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BFA or MFA in Industrial Design

Tools

3D printing hardware

Prototyping tools

Job description

Location: New York, NY 10081 (100% onsite)

Dates: October 12, 2026 - April 09, 2027

Schedule: Mon - Fri | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pay Rate: $33.00/hour

The Industrial Designer works within the design team to develop design assets, including packaging concepts, design prototypes, and product visualization, and will report to the Creative Director. They bring their design expertise with a strong sensibility of the beauty industry to the process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate our strategic product and company objectives into innovative packaging solutions.
• Develop custom packaging designs for specific beauty brand customers.
• Visualize packaging ideas through compelling and inspiring product presentations.
• Collaborate closely with our engineering, sales and design team during the design process and align on strategic design narrative and output.
• Be hands-on and create packaging prototypes using 3D printing and other tooling methods.
• Assist with turning market and competitor insights into internal product analysis.
• Work with our design managers and demonstrate your own strong decision-making to maintain an on-brand design language and exceptional execution to detail.
• Contribute to our long-term design strategies and company development.
• Work within tight design deadlines and prioritize your own workload.
• Insert your innovative thinking and expert design point-of-view to drive our capabilities and standards.
• Stimulate dialogue, inspire others, and be willing to learn more. But most importantly, have fun.

Expectations/Requirements for Success

• BFA or MFA in Industrial Design or related fields required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in industrial/product design.
• Beauty brand/packaging experience and/or strong sensibility for the beauty industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, SolidWorks, and KeyShot.
• Exceptional 3D modeling and visualization capabilities.
• Experience with 3D printing and prototyping.
• Strong product storytelling and presentation skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to communicate clearly and quickly to a wide audience of stakeholders and situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask and prioritize among running projects.
• Capacity to self-manage, working both independently and as part of a team.

Engagement Terms

• W2 only.
• No C2C or third-party agencies/suppliers.
• No work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

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What nextSource Provides:

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
• Discount Program

*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.*