Lead Industrial Designer: Shape Concepts to Production

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

A leading consumer product company in Needham is seeking a Lead Industrial Designer who will tackle high-profile design challenges and mentor a team. The role involves creating functional prototypes and ensuring usability from conceptualization to production. Ideal candidates will have a BA or BS in Industrial Design and at least 4 years of experience in the field, along with proficiency in CAD tools and design software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in design for small appliances, consumer electronics, or medical.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and part design.
• Proven track record for delivering products through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities and create high fidelity illustrations.
• Employ design thinking methodologies for innovative product solutions.
• Mentor designers and set expectations through the design process.

Skills

2D skills via sketching

Proficiency with CAD – SolidWorks or Rhino

Strong detail orientation

Excellent communication skills

Education

BA or BS in Industrial Design

MS in Industrial Design or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

KeyShot

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

A leading consumer product company in Needham is seeking a Lead Industrial Designer who will tackle high-profile design challenges and mentor a team. The role involves creating functional prototypes and ensuring usability from conceptualization to production. Ideal candidates will have a BA or BS in Industrial Design and at least 4 years of experience in the field, along with proficiency in CAD tools and design software.