A privately owned, NYC-based licensing company specializing in the design, development, and distribution of hard goods across several categories is seeking an industrial designer to join their in-house product development team. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas, technical expertise, and a user-centered design approach to conceptualize and execute innovative product designs across our diverse hard goods categories.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and develop 3D product designs across categories: tech, fitness, sporting goods, and automotive
- Create compelling visual presentations including concept sketches, 3D models, renderings, and technical drawings
- Collaborate with product development, sourcing, engineering, and licensing teams to ensure designs meet brand and manufacturing requirements
- Research market trends, consumer behaviors, materials, finishes, and new technologies
- Translate brand guidelines and licensing requirements into functional, aesthetic product designs
- Communicate directly with overseas vendors to review samples, materials, and ensure manufacturability
- Iterate on designs based on feedback from licensors, factories, and internal teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field
- 2–5 years of experience designing consumer products, preferably in licensed or mass-market hard goods
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks (or similar CAD software), KeyShot or other rendering tools
- Excellent sketching, 3D modeling, and visualization skills
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomic design
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for turning ideas into physical, user-friendly products
Salary $100,000
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