Industrial Designer: From Sketches to Prototypes

Ionventus; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ionVentus in Xenia, Ohio is seeking a creative Industrial Designer to develop concept-to-prototype solutions. You will create sketches, 3D models, renderings, and technical drawings while collaborating with engineers, fabricators, and craftsmen to turn ideas into tangible products.

The ideal candidate merges creative design with technical rigor, translating client needs into manufacturable designs and advancing multiple projects through development stages.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D CAD and design software.
• Ability to translate client requirements into practical designs.
• Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop product concepts, designs, and solutions for client needs.
• Create sketches, 3D models, renderings, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and team members throughout the product development process.
• Develop and refine prototypes, evaluating form, function, materials, and manufacturability.
• Make design modifications based on testing, feedback, and manufacturing requirements.
• Work with the production team to ensure designs can be effectively manufactured.
• Communicate with clients and team members to understand project goals and provide design solutions.
• Contribute to multiple projects at various stages of development.

Skills

3D CAD

Team collaboration

Requirements translation

Manufacturability

Design problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ionVentus in Xenia, Ohio is seeking a creative Industrial Designer to develop concept-to-prototype solutions. You will create sketches, 3D models, renderings, and technical drawings while collaborating with engineers, fabricators, and craftsmen to turn ideas into tangible products.

The ideal candidate merges creative design with technical rigor, translating client needs into manufacturable designs and advancing multiple projects through development stages.