Remote Industrial Designer: Eco Manufacturing

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,496,000 - 1,995,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will shape the aesthetic and functional aspects of manufacturing equipment and products with a strong focus on environmental responsibility and user experience.

You will collaborate with a global team to conceptualize, design, and refine solutions that minimize environmental impact across the product lifecycle, using industry-standard tools and remote collaboration platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional industrial design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and develop industrial products with a focus on sustainability.
• Create detailed 3D models and renderings using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino.
• Conduct user research and ergonomic studies to ensure usability and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate concepts into manufacturable solutions.
• Develop design docs, specs and technical drawings for production.
• Stay updated on design trends, materials and advanced manufacturing tech.
• Present design proposals to stakeholders and participate in reviews.
• Ensure alignment with brand identity and lifecycle/ecodesign principles.
• Support marketing to articulate design value and storytelling.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will shape the aesthetic and functional aspects of manufacturing equipment and products with a strong focus on environmental responsibility and user experience.

You will collaborate with a global team to conceptualize, design, and refine solutions that minimize environmental impact across the product lifecycle, using industry-standard tools and remote collaboration platforms.