Prototype Design Specialist.

WovenWorks; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WovenWorks in the Dallas area is seeking a hands-on Prototype Design Specialist to develop high-quality physical prototypes, models, and mockups for packaging and product development. This role blends industrial design, modelmaking, fabrication, and prototyping in a busy lab environment.

You’ll work with 2D/3D printing, CAD, hand fabrication, finishing, painting, thermoforming, and other techniques while supporting lab operations and ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–5+ years of experience in industrial design, modelmaking, prototyping, fabrication, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with physical modelmaking and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality physical prototypes, models, and mockups based on design concepts, CAD, and artwork.
• Operate and support 2D and 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and fabrication processes.
• Perform hand fabrication, assembly, finishing, painting, and color matching.
• Support thermoforming, casting, and other fabrication processes as required.
• Translate design intent into accurate, production-ready physical prototypes.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

CAD modeling

2D/3D printing

Project collaboration

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Rhino

3D printing

Job description

Location:

• Must live in the Dallas, TX area. On-site, in-person mandatory

About Us

WovenWorksis a forward-thinking, packaging design-driven agency where strategy, creativity, and ambition unite to fuel growth.You’llbe part of an environment that thrives on curiosity, ownership, and bold ideas, where your initiative and drive will directly shape the future of our agency. Ifyou’repassionate about making an impact, building something meaningful, and growing your career with a group that values innovation and collaboration,WovenWorksis the place to launch your next chapter.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Prototype Design Specialist to support the development of high-quality physical prototypes, models, and mockups for packaging and product development. This role sits at the intersection of industrial design, modelmaking, fabrication, and prototyping, working closely with designers and project teams to translate design concepts into physical form. Thislab, run byWovenWorks,is situatedinside one of the biggest food companies inNorthAmerica.

The ideal candidate is both creative and technical, with strong workshop and fabrication skills and an interest in design. You will work with 2D and 3D printing, CAD, hand fabrication, finishing, painting, thermoforming, and other prototyping techniques while also supporting the operation and maintenance of the prototyping lab.

Core Responsibilities

Prototyping & Modelmaking

• Build high-quality physical prototypes, models, and comprehensive mockups based on design concepts, CAD, and artwork.
• Operate and support 2D and 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and fabrication processes.
• Perform hand fabrication, assembly, finishing, painting, and color matching.
• Support thermoforming, casting, and other fabrication processes asrequired.
• Translate design intent intoaccurate, production-ready physical prototypes.

Design & CAD Support

• Collaborate with industrial designers and project teams to develop and execute physical concepts.
• Interpret CAD files, drawings, and design documentation to determineappropriate fabricationapproaches.
• Develop and apply CAD skills to support packaging and product development.
• Support concept development through physical modeling, sketching, and visualization.

Workshop & Equipment

• Operate, troubleshoot, andmaintainprototyping, fabrication, printing, and workshop equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs tomaintainlab reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment setup, calibration, and continuous improvement of workshop processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and project-ready workshop environment.
• Coordinate with vendors and leadership when equipment requires external service or support.
• Run safety and traininggroupsand ensure our facility isEHScompliant

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with designers, engineers, and project leads tomeetprojectobjectivesand deadlines.
• Communicate technical considerations, project progress, and fabrication challenges clearly.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Maintain a high standard of craftsmanship, accuracy, and consistency across all work.
• Network and collaborate with two otherprototypinglabs in theWovenWorksorganization.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, ora relatedtechnical discipline.
• 2–5+ years of experience in industrial design, modelmaking, prototyping, fabrication, ora relatedfield.
• Strong hands-on experience with physical modelmaking and fabrication.
• Experience with 2D/3D printing and rapid prototyping.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Rhino, or similar.
• Experience with workshop tools, woodworking, machining, thermoforming, or casting is a plus.
• Experience with painting, finishing, and color matching is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on workshop environment and learning new equipment and processes.
• Strong communicationand collaboration skills.
• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.