Industrial Designer

Alta Ares

Paris, France

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to Industrial Designers with experience in rugged, field-deployed equipment working in the defense and aerospace domain.

Best fit for

Industrial Designers with 5+ years of experience in creating rugged, field-ready products for defense and aerospace.
— “5+ years as an Industrial Designer on physical products: rugged equipment, electronics, defence, aerospace, outdoor or similar.”
Candidates who have successfully managed the full product design lifecycle from concept to industrialisation.
— “Experience covering the full process, from concept to an industrialised product.”
Individuals with strong CAD and rendering skills and a proven ability to work with manufacturing partners.
— “Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and in rendering tools (KeyShot or similar).”

Things to consider

Eligibility for French security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role.
— “Eligible for French security clearance.”
Candidates must be fluent in English, with French being a preferred language.
— “Fluent in English, French preferred.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in defining a product Look & Feel for an entire product range.
— “Define the Alta Ares product design Look & Feel (shapes, materials, colours, finishes, markings) and apply it consistently across the whole product range.”
Showcase hands-on prototyping and user testing experience with field-deployed systems.
— “Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing with users.”
Emphasize your ability to integrate design with manufacturing and usability requirements.
— “Build DFx (Manufacturing, Assembly, Usability, Serviceability) into every design, working closely with Mechanical Engineering, Industrialisation and Production.”
Demonstrate a track record of managing external design and DFM partners effectively.
— “Manage external design and DFM partners: write their specifications, review their work and integrate their recommendations.”
Include specific examples of improving product design based on operator and customer feedback.
— “Turn feedback from operators, customers and demo teams into design improvements.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Define the product design Look & Feel
Design the aesthetics of products
Ensure a high level of perceived quality

Typical background

5+ years as an Industrial Designer on physical products

Skills & requirements

Required

Industrial Design3D CADDfx (manufacturing, Assembly, Usability, Serviceability)PrototypingDesign Reviews

Preferred

Defence, Military Or Field-deployed EquipmentHuman Factors And Ergonomics Standards

Stack & domain

3D CADRendering ToolsManufacturing ProcessesDfm/dfa PrinciplesPrototypingTesting With UsersR&DProductionProductFast-moving EnvironmentHuman Factors And Ergonomics StandardsMil-std-1472Design ConsistencyHigh Perceived QualityField UseDfxDesign ReviewsFeedback IntegrationMarketing SupportVisual AssetsCustomer ExperienceTeam CollaborationDefense SystemsInterceptorsC-uas Equipment

About the role

Original posting from Alta Ares via Ashby

ABOUT ALTA ARES
Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them.
Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.
Alta Ares designs and manufactures defence systems: interceptor drones, ground control stations and C-UAS equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Define the Alta Ares product design Look & Feel (shapes, materials, colours, finishes, markings) and apply it consistently across the whole product range.
Design the aesthetics of our products and give them a distinctive identity in the market.
Ensure a high level of perceived quality: handling, transport, packaging and unboxing experience.
Design for field use: battery access, carry handles, handling and deployment, operation with gloves and in degraded conditions.
Build DFx (Manufacturing, Assembly, Usability, Serviceability) into every design, working closely with Mechanical Engineering, Industrialisation and Production.
Produce sketches, renders, CMF specifications, 3D CAD models and prototypes, and take part in design reviews through to industrialisation.
Turn feedback from operators, customers and demo teams into design improvements.
Manage external design and DFM partners: write their specifications, review their work and integrate their recommendations.
Support Marketing with visual assets for customers and trade shows.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
5+ years as an Industrial Designer on physical products: rugged equipment, electronics, defence, aerospace, outdoor or similar.
Experience covering the full process, from concept to an industrialised product.
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and in rendering tools (KeyShot or similar).
Experience of manufacturing processes (injection moulding, machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, composites) and of DFM/DFA principles.
Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing with users.
Able to work across R&D, Production and Product in a fast-moving environment.
Fluent in English, French preferred
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with defence, military or field-deployed equipment.
Knowledge of human factors and ergonomics standards (e.g. MIL-STD-1472).
Experience building a product design Look & Feel from scratch.

Source: Alta Ares careers (Ashby)