Industrial Designer

Hire Resolve; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier industrial design group is looking for a highly skilled Industrial Designer to join their teams in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The ideal candidate will lead product innovation from initial sketches to finished prototypes, demonstrating creativity and commercial awareness. Responsibilities include developing design solutions, managing prototypes, and conducting market research. A degree in Industrial Design and proficiency in CAD software are required. This is a full-time role offering market-related compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional industrial design environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software and design tools is essential.
• Proven track record of successful product launches demonstrated by a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and develop innovative design solutions for products.
• Generate technical drawings and CAD models for stakeholder presentations.
• Manage prototypes from mock-ups to functional models for testing.
• Conduct comprehensive design research to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain design intent through production.
• Present design concepts effectively to clients and management.

Skills

Creative thinking

Prototyping

User experience design

Market research

Collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Keyshot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

A premier industrial design group is actively seeking a highly skilled Industrial Designer to join their dynamic teams in both Johannesburg and Cape Town . This pivotal role requires a creative and commercially‑minded professional to spearhead product innovation by driving concepts from initial sketches through to finished prototypes. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising potential design solutions, developing and refining working models and presenting persuasive concepts to internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for an experienced designer with a strong entrepreneurial approach and a passion for shaping the future of product lines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and develop innovative and market‑appropriate design solutions for new and existing product portfolios focusing on user experience and commercial viability.
• Generate design documentation including 2D technical drawings, 3D CAD models and visualisations/renderings for internal review and stakeholder presentations.
• Build and manage prototypes at various stages of development from quick mock‑ups to functional high‑fidelity models and coordinate with engineering teams for testing and refinement.
• Conduct comprehensive design research into market trends, material properties, manufacturing processes and competitor products to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, marketing and manufacturing to ensure design intent is maintained through to final production.
• Present design concepts and project progress effectively to clients and senior management defending design decisions with a clear rationale based on research and technical feasibility.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Industrial Design or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional industrial design environment.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.) and design tools (e.g. Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite).
• A proven track record of bringing successful products to market as demonstrated by a strong portfolio.
• Expert knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and production techniques.

Contact

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move. Apply for this role today by contacting Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve via LinkedIn or email your CV to us. We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Key Skills

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Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1