Senior Industrial Designer

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to join the Metal Working/Concrete/Rotary Hammer Team and drive design excellence. You will contribute to expanding the product lineup while focusing on user-centered design and real professionals in the trades.

You will lead complex projects, mentor designers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to production, balancing creativity with practical manufacturing considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of experience in product development, preferably in consumer products or durable goods.
• Proven leadership skills with a strategic approach to guiding design teams.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong product design, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Proficient in sketching, CAD modeling, and visual storytelling, with experience in software such as Blender, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Open to domestic and international travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, strategic power tool projects while mentoring other designers.
• Conduct research through field visits, trend analysis, and brainstorming sessions to identify unmet needs to generate fresh ideas.
• Transform concepts into reality using sketches, 3D models, and visual storytelling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to reality.
• Manage the entire design process—from ideation to pre-production—balancing creativity with technical details such as CMF requirements, product graphics, and manufacturing considerations.
• Work closely with marketing, product managers, and engineers to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives.

Skills

Sketching

CAD modeling

Visual storytelling

Blender

SolidWorks

3D modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Blender

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Senior Industrial Designer – Metal Working/Concrete/Rotary Hammer Team

On-site - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a creative Senior Industrial Designer to join our Metal Working/Concrete/Rotary Hammer Team. In this role, you will drive design excellence and contribute to the expansion of our product lineup. If you are passionate about innovation and user-centered design, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will develop high-performance products focused on real professionals in the trades. You will engage deeply with user needs, exploring forms and functions to enhance the interaction between users and tool.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead complex, strategic power tool projects while mentoring other designers.
• Conduct research through field visits, trend analysis, and brainstorming sessions to identify unmet needs to generate fresh ideas.
• Transform concepts into reality using sketches, 3D models, and visual storytelling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to reality.
• Manage the entire design process—from ideation to pre-production—balancing creativity with technical details such as CMF requirements, product graphics, and manufacturing considerations.
• Work closely with marketing, product managers, and engineers to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of experience in product development, preferably in consumer products or durable goods.
• Proven leadership skills with a strategic approach to guiding design teams.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong product design, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Proficient in sketching, CAD modeling, and visual storytelling, with experience in software such as Blender, SolidWorks, or similar.. Strong Blender skills, or the ability/willingness to quickly learn, are highly desired.
• Open to domestic and international travel as needed.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.