Part-Time Product Designer - CAD, 3D Printing & Prototyping

SimSportGadget; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Growth opportunity

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

SimSportGadget is seeking a Product Designer for an on-site, part-time role in Newark, NJ. You will design and improve physical products, iterating CAD with Blender renders and vector assets, and collaborate with the production team to ensure manufacturability.

You’ll work with Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks, Blender and Illustrator to produce prototypes, renders, and visuals, while gaining exposure to basic electronics and soldering for prototypes.

Qualifications

• Experience using CAD tools such as Fusion 360, Onshape or SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in Blender for realistic product renders and texture/material setup.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator or equivalent vector design tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing principles and how design decisions affect production.
• Basic knowledge of Arduino or embedded electronics, or willingness to learn.
• Basic soldering skills or hands-on electronics experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate product parts using CAD tools.
• Create designs for 3D printing, sheet metal, laser cutting, and CNC aluminum manufacturing.
• Produce realistic renders in Blender with proper lighting and materials.
• Create vector graphics and visual assets with Illustrator.
• Prototype, test, and refine designs with feedback from production.
• Collaborate with production to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Support basic electronics integration including PCB and Arduino components.
• Complete basic soldering and wiring for prototypes and testing.
• Document designs, revisions, and assembly notes.

Skills

CAD software

Blender rendering

Vector design

3D printing know-how

Electronics basics

Soldering basics

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Fusion 360

Onshape

SolidWorks

Blender

Adobe Illustrator

PCB

Arduino

Job description

SimSportGadget is seeking a Product Designer for an on-site, part-time role in Newark, NJ. You will design and improve physical products, iterating CAD with Blender renders and vector assets, and collaborate with the production team to ensure manufacturability.

You’ll work with Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks, Blender and Illustrator to produce prototypes, renders, and visuals, while gaining exposure to basic electronics and soldering for prototypes.