Industrial Designer

Job Title: Industrial Designer
Company: Glassboard Product Development
Location: Indianapolis, IN

About Us:
At Glassboard, we specialize in creating innovative hardware solutions by blending creativity, engineering excellence, and user-centric design. Our mission is to help bring groundbreaking ideas to life, supporting our clients from concept to production. We're a team of problem-solvers, collaborators, and dreamers who take pride in delivering exceptional products.

Job Summary:
We're looking for a talented and passionate Industrial Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a strong understanding of design principles and user experience. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to craft innovative, functional, and visually compelling products.

Responsibilities:

• Concept Development: Generate creative design solutions and concepts through sketching, rendering, and 3D modeling that align with project requirements and user needs.
• Prototyping: Create physical and digital prototypes to test ideas and validate concepts.
• Collaboration: Work alongside engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet performance specifications.
• Client Interaction: Present ideas, concepts, and designs to clients, incorporating feedback into iterations.
• Research: Conduct market and user research to inform design decisions, keeping up with industry trends and materials.
• Design for Manufacturing: Develop production-ready CAD models and documentation for handoff to manufacturing partners.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in industrial design; experience in a consulting or product development firm is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Rhino.
  • Strong 3D modeling and rendering skills.
  • Exceptional sketching, ideation, and storytelling abilities.
  • Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomics.
• Mindset:
  • Highly collaborative with a user-focused approach.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management.
  • Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate quickly.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and innovative projects.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.