Industrial Designer, Professional II

Zebra Technologies Corporation; Holtsville (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare

Wellness

Continued learning and development

Community service days

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial Designer to partner with product teams across mobile computing, printing, data capture, asset tracking, and automation. The role involves creating 3D CAD models, CMF documentation, and AI-assisted prototyping to accelerate hardware/software integration.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing partners in a fast-paced environment, contributing to scalable, production-ready designs from concept to release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of industrial design experience.
• Proficiency in building 3D CAD models is a must.
• Experience with AI tools for ideation and rapid prototyping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Design leads to visualize vision, prototype, and validate design intent.
• Work on all stages of the design development process from research to production validation.
• Create design concept proposals and presentations for stakeholder alignment.
• Create conceptual and production 3D CAD models and ensure design vision is carried through to production.
• Engage with manufacturing partners for production design activities.
• Create and maintain CMF (Color, Material, Finish) documents.
• Utilize AI-driven generative design and computational tools to optimize design solutions.

Skills

3+ years experience

Industrial design

Sketching/ideation

3D CAD modeling

AI tools for ideation

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial design

Tools

Autodesk Alias

Pro-E/Creo

SolidWorks

Keyshot

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

The Mid-Level Industrial Designer at Zebra partners with product development teams across all business units, including mobile computing, printing, data The Industrial Designer level II at Zebra partners with product development teams across all business units, including mobile computing, printing, data capture, intelligent asset tracking, and automation solutions. Designers work directly with product development organizations to deliver innovative product solutions, playing a key role in creating a competitive advantage for Zebra. The designer works closely with engineering teams to integrate all aspects of technical performance needs—balanced with end-user and customer workflow factors—into high-volume manufacturing. He/she will have an opportunity to work with multiple cross-functional teams in a fast-paced product development environment. In the era of AI, this role is evolving to include leveraging computational tools and AI-driven prototyping to accelerate innovation, validate complex hardware/software interactions, and deliver next-generation, AI-enabled user experiences.

Location

Role is required to be onsite in the Holtsville, NY office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

Role is required to be onsite in the Holtsville, NY office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Senior Design leads to visualize the vision, prototype, and validate design intent, and guide the development team on directions that build on user-centered design principles.
• Work on all stages of the design development process, from customer research and concept development to design validation and execution.
• Support the creation of design concept proposals and presentations for stakeholder alignment and decision-making.
• Create both conceptual and production 3D CAD models, ensuring the Design Vision is carried through to production.
• Engage with JDM manufacturing partners for production design activities.
• Create and maintain CMF (Color, Material, Finish) documents.
• Utilize AI-driven generative design and computational tools to explore and optimize design solutions based on performance, material, and manufacturing constraints.

What we need to see

• Passionate about design & innovation
• Strong Collaborator - Works well across disciplines
• Growth Mindset: Sees each project as an opportunity to expand skills, refine judgment, and raise the quality bar
• Have a bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent experience
• 3+ year professional experience as an Industrial Designer.
• Have worked with/for major national/international brands. (Experience in Handheld, Wearable, or Tablet product development preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and conceptual development ability.
• Excellent conceptualization sketching and ideation skills
• Excellent sense of form, proportion and detail development
• Solid experience in product design, demonstrating ability to resolve 3D form language.
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication and documentation skills and ability to operate autonomously.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of experience Industrial Design experience
• Proficiency in building 3D CAD models is a must.
• Preferred Qualifications: Expert level knowledge of Nurb based surfacing tools (e.g. Autodesk Alias preferred)
• Experience with engineering software (Pro-E/Creo or SolidWorks)
• Expert Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keyshot rendering skills required.
• Expert in modern AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Vizcom, Veo, Firefly) for ideation, rendering, and rapid prototyping.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Organized systems thinker: Able to break down complex problems into manageable parts, prioritize effectively, and drive clear decisions
• Build-to-Think mindset: Comfortable with iterative, bottom-up exploration where prototypes are used to discover and validate the right solution
• T-Shaped Industrial Designer: Strong depth in industrial design, with general curiosity about other disciplines

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [e-mail]. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Conozca sus Derechos: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at [e-mail].

Pay Range

Pay Range: $76,640.00 - $114,960.00 Annual Incentive Compensation: In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Zebra Total Rewards: Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work. Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Inclusion networks
• Continued learning and development offerings
• Community service days
• Traditional insurances
• Compensation
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work
• Hybrid work
• Adaptable hours
• Summer Flex Fridays
• Focus Fridays
• Annual companywide well-being day

AI Technology Statement

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

About Zebra

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what's next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at zebra.com.