Industrial Designer — Hands-on Prototyping & Mass Production

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

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.