Junior Industrial Designer: Shape Market-Impact Products

Jackson Hedden Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Competitive pay

Growth path

Collaborative studio

Job summary

Jackson Hedden Inc. is seeking a Junior Industrial Designer for a full-time, on-site role in Birmingham, AL. You will work with senior designers and engineers to create innovative, manufacturable products and develop CAD models, renderings, and technical drawings.

This hands-on role emphasizes strong sketching, storytelling, and a growing portfolio. You will collaborate across disciplines to balance beauty and feasibility while learning from award-winning designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or a closely related field.
• 0-3 years of professional or internship experience in industrial/product design.
• Proficiency in CAD and rendering software (SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, or equivalent).
• Strong sketching, visualization, and storytelling skills.
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and prototyping methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design process, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting concept development through sketching, ideation, and 3D modeling.
• Creating renderings and presentations for internal reviews and client meetings.
• Developing CAD models and prototypes under the guidance of senior designers.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical drawings and design documentation.
• Researching trends, materials, and technologies to inform design solutions.
• Collaborating with engineers to ensure designs are both beautiful and feasible.

Skills

CAD software

Rendering

Sketching

Portfolio development

Communication

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyShot

Job description

Jackson Hedden Inc. is seeking a Junior Industrial Designer for a full-time, on-site role in Birmingham, AL. You will work with senior designers and engineers to create innovative, manufacturable products and develop CAD models, renderings, and technical drawings.

This hands-on role emphasizes strong sketching, storytelling, and a growing portfolio. You will collaborate across disciplines to balance beauty and feasibility while learning from award-winning designers.