Industrial Designer

Skill; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 81,829 - 116,544; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in design is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer in Dearborn, Michigan. The role focuses on translating human-centered design insights into innovative physical product concepts and requires over 10 years of experience. You will develop compelling product proposals and lead design evaluations, collaborating closely with UX designers. This temporary position offers $72 hourly and emphasizes creating tangible experiences through thoughtful design.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of professional experience in Industrial Design.
• Skilled in using core design tools for product development.
• Experience collaborating with UX designers and Design Researchers.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex design insights into tangible product concepts.
• Develop product proposals based on customer data and insights.
• Lead design evaluation activities and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Skills

Industrial Design

Blender

Rhino

Alias

Adobe Creative Suite

Miro

VRED

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $72 Hourly

Start Date: May 11, 2026

Aquent is partnering with a global leader renowned for its innovation in developing groundbreaking physical products that shape the future. This organization is at the forefront of creating tangible experiences, driven by a mission to enhance daily life through thoughtful design and advanced engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Translate complex human‑centered design (HCD) insights and strategic opportunities into novel, tangible physical product concepts.
• Develop compelling product proposals by synthesizing quantitative customer data with qualitative insights to define core value propositions.
• Provide leading expertise in form exploration, ergonomics, and material considerations.
• Create initial low‑fidelity prototypes—both physical and digital renderings or models—to communicate and evaluate design intent early in the development process.
• Think holistically across physical and digital touchpoints to integrate physical product design with digital user experiences.
• Lead design evaluation activities, including co‑creation sessions and design research, and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Expert level professional experience with more than 10 years in Industrial Design.
• Skilled in core design tools including Blender, Rhino, Alias, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, and VRED.
• Comfortable working on ambiguous, front‑end “advanced design” problems with a high degree of autonomy and strategic thinking.
• Essential experience collaborating closely with UX designers and Design Researchers.

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.