Senior Industrial Designer
Core
Lead the end-to-end design and development of innovative, user-centered retail products from concept through production, balancing user needs, business objectives, and manufacturing requirements.
Role type
Senior Industrial Designer (Product Development)
Builds
Physical retail products (self-checkout systems, fuel reward kiosks, payment terminals) for major retailers like Lowe's, Kroger, Walmart, and Costco.
Domain
Retail technology / Consumer hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial design, CAD modeling (SolidWorks), 3D rendering (KeyShot), user research, ergonomic design, manufacturing process knowledge, prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, design strategy, IP/patent development
Preferred skills
Master's in Industrial Design, experience in retail/tech/consumer electronics, human-centered design methodologies, global team collaboration, sustainability practices
Technologies
SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Lead industrial design activities from concept to production; develop design strategies and language systems; create sketches, CAD models, and prototypes; conduct user research and usability testing; collaborate with engineering, product management, and manufacturing; evaluate design alternatives for cost and manufacturability; present design rationale to stakeholders; mentor junior designers; partner with external vendors; stay current with design trends and materials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
