Industrial Design Engineer

Company Description

Cricut® empowers people to make and personalize almost anything—from custom cards and apparel to everyday items and home décor. Our smart cutting machines, design apps, and materials make creativity easy and accessible for everyone. We believe everyone is born creative, and our mission is to put the power of handmade into the hands of all. With a passionate community of Makers around the world, Cricut helps turn inspiration into real, tangible creations—one project at a time.

Let’s make.

Job Description

The Cricut IDE team forms the bridge between Design and Engineering. As an Industrial Design Engineer, you are an integral member of the design team, helping to formalize ID intent and resolve complex engineering challenges to allow Cricut’s ambitious vision to be realized.

You’ll be proactive and propositional with solutions within the ID and Engineering teams—through early concept development, detailed CAD surfacing, and B-side mechanical design all the way to mass production. 

You will be joining the Industrial Design team at a pivotal stage in the company’s growth. With your help, we will build a design-led organization with a reputation for thoughtful, innovative, and delightful solutions that deliver from concept through to launch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality CAD models of the ID design intent with Class-A surfacing in parametric software; Creo skills essential, SolidWorks skills/knowledge ideal.
• Fully own the development of plastic enclosure parts from early concept through to mass production—including part break-up strategy, assembly methodology, and B-side feature creation such as ribs, bosses, and internal snaps.
• Create detailed 2D drawings with appropriate application of GD&T to communicate critical features, tolerances, and assembly requirements to manufacturing partners.
• Lead the design for manufacturing (DFM) of enclosure parts: evaluate and implement decisions around parting lines, draft, mold flow, gate location, ejector pin placement, and other injection molding considerations in close collaboration with vendors and internal engineering teams.
• Work directly with the Industrial Design team to translate design concepts into manufacturable CAD models, preserving design intent while addressing technical constraints.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to balance internal component packaging, cost targets, performance requirements, and user experience.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and limitations, with hands-on experience working with plastics and metals for mass production.
• Act as a key interface between the Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering teams, integrating internal components and mechanical constraints into the ID-driven form language.
• Liaise with supplier teams in Asia, driving conversations with manufacturers to ensure high fidelity and fast iteration during prototyping and production tooling phases.
• Contribute to the evolution of a consistent visual design language across a family of products.
• Absorb user needs, technical limitations, mechanical engineering requirements, and business goals into your design considerations.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to design intent and user experience, with a history of designing for users unlike yourself.
• Facilitate creative collaboration across internal teams and external partners.
• Possess strong visual and verbal presentation skills, with the ability to ideate, pitch, review, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative product development environment.
• Some international travel to Asia is expected to visit suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• An excellent portfolio demonstrating examples of thoughtful products taken through to manufacturing and mass production. Portfolio should share examples of surface models, CAD, and part detailing to prove suitability for this role.

Additional Information

We’ve Got You Covered

At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You’ll also receive exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply…

Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. We’re evolving fast—refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person—but it’s not for everyone.

We’re looking for A-players—people who thrive in dynamic environments, turn challenges into momentum, and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you, read on.

Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

• You move with urgency. You don’t wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
• You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
• You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low-ego, high-output energy.
• You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact—because technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.

One More Thing (It’s a Big One)

This role is in-office at least 4–5 days per week. We believe real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face-to-face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and love those hallway conversations that spark the next great idea—you’ll feel right at home.

If you’re looking for a fully remote role, this may not be the right fit. But if you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better—let’s make something amazing together.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume, cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.