Industrial Designer - Santa Monica, CA
1 day ago
Job description
Industrial Designer
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Santa Monica, CA (On-site)
Salary:
$70,000 - $75,000
Benefits:
Full Comprehensive Health Package
PTO:
Flexible
About the Role
The Industrial Designer is a key creative + technical partner in turning ambitious ideas into real, manufacturable products—fast. You'll work across a wide range of projects (including robotics-adjacent work) and collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and product/studio teams to bring concepts to life through rapid iteration and hands-on prototyping. This is a role for someone who loves building as much as designing: you're comfortable in CAD, confident in the shop, and excited to learn by making. If you thrive in a team that moves quickly, experiments often, and values practical problem-solving as much as aesthetics—this is for you.
Responsibilities
Own industrial design development from early concept through prototype builds and refinement for production
Create compelling product concepts with strong form, function, ergonomics, and user-first thinking
Build and iterate physical prototypes quickly—using hands-on fabrication to learn faster and make smarter design decisions
Translate design intent into SolidWorks CAD and support downstream mechanical development with clear, well-structured models
Collaborate across disciplines (ME/EE/FW/product) to integrate design with real-world constraints like packaging, assembly, serviceability, and cost
Contribute to robotic solutions across multiple projects—supporting design decisions around mechanisms, actuation, housings, and integration
Work with manufacturing techniques and constraints, especially:
Injection molding (draft, ribs, parting lines, snap fits, tolerance considerations)
Sheet metal fabrication (bends, fasteners, assemblies, manufacturable features)
Produce clear documentation and communication artifacts: CAD, drawings (as needed), mockups, prototype notes, and iteration learnings
Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, and cross-team working sessions to drive alignment and momentum.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience
in industrial design or product development (internships count)
- SolidWorks proficiency
(surfacing not required, but strong modeling fundamentals are)
Hands-on maker mindset: you enjoy building, testing, breaking, and improving prototypes
Rapid prototyping skills and instincts—knowing how to prototype the
right thing
to iterate faster (not just "make a model")
Strong understanding of mechanical systems and how products go together (fasteners, assemblies, interfaces, load paths, basic mechanisms)
Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, especially:
- Injection molding
Sheet metal fabrication
Solid communication skills: you can explain design tradeoffs clearly and collaborate effectively across teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving constraints and multiple parallel projects
Nice to Have (Bonus)
- Basic understanding of
robotics systems
(actuation, sensors, mechanisms, integration constraints)
Experience designing parts that interact with or house mechanical/electrical subsystems (motors, gearboxes, wiring, PCBs, batteries, etc.)
Familiarity with prototyping processes like 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and basic shop tools
Experience taking a product from prototype into manufacturing or supporting DFM with engineering partners
What Success Looks Like
You consistently turn ideas into prototypes quickly—and use what you learn to make the next iteration better
Your designs balance aesthetics with real engineering constraints and manufacturing realities
You elevate cross-team execution by communicating clearly and showing up as a practical, hands-on collaborator
You help the team move faster on robotics-focused projects by thinking through integration early and often
Requirements
Must be commuting distance of Santa Monica, CA.
Must be comfortable working on site.
Must be a US Citizen or valid green card holder.
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