Senior Industrial Designer

Glassboard; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Access to full makerspace lab

Job summary

Glassboard, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Senior Industrial Designer to lead design direction on complex programs for our clients, turning user needs and engineering constraints into compelling products. You will mentor designers, work with engineers, PMs, and clients from concept to production intent, and help raise the team’s craft standard.

The role spans consumer, medical, industrial, and connected hardware, reporting to the Director of Product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in industrial design.
• Portfolio demonstrating leadership on production-intent products, not just concept work.
• Proficiency in Onshape/SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling program.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, and Figma with strong visualization skills.
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA practices.
• Exceptional ideation and storytelling abilities.
• Collaborative, user-focused approach with attention to detail and quick iteration.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept generation through sketching, rendering, and 3D modeling.
• Set and defend design direction from early concept through production intent.
• Balance function, usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
• Create physical and digital prototypes to test ideas.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address design constraints early.
• Lead client communications and presentations.
• Conduct market and user research to inform decisions.
• Own Class-A surfacing within production-intent CAD with engineering on DFM.
• Manage design tasks and timelines across multiple programs.
• Mentor other industrial designers with feedback on craft and process.
• Evolve and uphold the design standard for the firm.
• Share insights on materials, trends, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Onshape/SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

Figma

Job description

The Senior Industrial Designer leads design direction on complex programs for our clients, turning user needs and engineering constraints into compelling products. The role works closely with engineers, project managers, and clients from early concept through production intent. It also helps set the design standard for the team by mentoring other designers.

This role reports to the Director of Product, and suits an experienced industrial designer from a product development environment who enjoys both shaping products hands-on and raising the standard of craft for a growing team. The position offers a mix of programs across consumer, medical, industrial, and connected hardware.

Design and Program Leadership

• Lead concept generation through sketching, rendering, and 3D modeling
• Set and defend design direction from early concept through production intent
• Balance product function, usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability in design execution
• Guide the creation of physical and digital prototypes to test ideas and validate concepts
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address design constraints during the early stages of development
• Lead client communications and presentations
• Conduct market and user research to inform design decisions
• Own Class-A surfacing within production-intent CAD, partnering with engineering on DFM
• Manage design tasks and timelines across multiple concurrent programs
• Mentor other industrial designers, providing feedback on craft, process, and output
• Evolve and uphold the design standard for the firm
• Stay current on industry trends, materials, and manufacturing processes, sharing insights with the team

What Success Looks Like

• Design direction is clear, well reasoned, and understood by clients and the program team
• Concepts account for engineering and manufacturing constraints from the start
• Production-intent designs hand off cleanly to engineering and manufacturing partners
• Clients leave presentations confident in the design direction and next steps
• Design work is delivered on schedule across concurrent programs
• Other designers grow through consistent feedback and mentorship

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of professional experience in industrial design
• Portfolio demonstrating design leadership on production-intent products, not just concept work
• Proficiency in Onshape/SolidWorks/Similar parametric modeling program,
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, and Figma, with strong visualization skills
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA practices
• Exceptional ideation and storytelling abilities
• Collaborative, user-focused approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to iterate quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a consulting or product development firm
• Experience mentoring or leading other designers
• Full-time, exempt position
• Reports to the Director of Product
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid parental leave
• Educational opportunities and support for professional growth
• Access to a full makerspace lab for personal projects, plus company outings
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

About Glassboard

Glassboard is a product development company that exists to improve the world around us. We work with companies and brands, from early-stage startups to global enterprises, to design products, services, and processes. Our teams span industrial design, electrical engineering, embedded software, and mechanical engineering. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Glassboard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know.