Mid-Level Industrial Designer — Lighting & Furniture

Design Observer Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Roll & Hill is seeking a mid-level industrial designer with 3–5 years of experience and a strong technical aptitude in product design, particularly in lighting and furniture. You will report to the Design Director and collaborate with the team from concept through production-ready assemblies.

Responsibilities include developing designs, interpreting sketches, and presenting to marketing and engineering. Prototyping, 2D draw-ings, and SolidWorks modeling are key parts of the role in a full-time,

Qualifications

• Industrial design or related degree.
• 3–5 years professional experience in product design/development.
• SolidWorks proficiency; experience with lighting/furniture fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present conceptual, in-progress, and refined designs across our product range, including material selections, finishes, construction details, and end-user installation processes.
• Receive and interpret design sketches and concepts to develop into coherent product lines.
• Communicate color, form, and mechanical concepts to the rest of the design team.
• Create clear, well-organized design presentations that communicate finished designs to the marketing, sales, and engineering teams.
• Manage professional communications, projects, milestones and deadlines.
• Build mockups and prototypes using various media (foam, 3D printing, off the shelf parts, etc.)
• Create dimensioned 2D technical drawings and detailed 3D SolidWorks part and assembly models ready for engineering handoff.
• Assist in assembly, installation, and modification of prototype fixtures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Education

Industrial design degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Roll & Hill is seeking a mid-level industrial designer with 3–5 years of experience and a strong technical aptitude in product design, particularly in lighting and furniture. You will report to the Design Director and collaborate with the team from concept through production-ready assemblies.

Responsibilities include developing designs, interpreting sketches, and presenting to marketing and engineering. Prototyping, 2D draw-ings, and SolidWorks modeling are key parts of the role in a full-time,