Industrial Designer

Formlabs
Somerville, MA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level Industrial Designers who can prototype and collaborate across disciplines.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a strong background in 3D CAD and a passion for user-centric hardware design
    — “Highly capable in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC”
  • Individuals who thrive in interdisciplinary teams and can translate user feedback into design refinements
    — “Collaborate closely with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to develop well-balanced solutions”
  • Designers with a history of creating functional, aesthetically pleasing products for technical audiences
    — “Communicate the brand's values through beautiful, functional products”

Things to consider

  • A portfolio is mandatory, so candidates must be prepared to showcase tangible design work
    — “Sharing a portfolio/website that reflects your work or projects is required.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with rapid prototyping and user testing in your resume and portfolio
    — “Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic models”
  • Highlight your ability to communicate design intent through CAD and hand sketches
    — “Able to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketches”
  • Demonstrate your capability to work with engineering and manufacturability constraints
    — “Experience solving problems with engineering and manufacturability constraints”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design new products from idea to production
  • develop design concepts
  • test designs with users
  • create high quality CAD
Typical background
university degree in Industrial Design

Skills & requirements

Required

Industrial Design3D CADKeyshotAdobe CCPrototypingUser Experience Design

Preferred

AI Integration In Design

Stack & domain

3D PrintingProduct DesignUser ExperiencePrototypingCADKeyshotAdobe CCEngineeringManufacturingProblem SolvingEngineering ConstraintsManufacturing ConstraintsCollaborationCommunicationPresentationStorytellingAttention To DetailTechnical JudgmentDecision MakingCustomer Focus

About the role

Original posting from Formlabs

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

The Industrial Design team enables accessible and productive experiences for our users and communicates the brand's values through beautiful, functional products. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and scientists to significantly impact a rapidly emerging class of products. If you are passionate about delivering great user experiences and have the skills to contribute, we want you to join our team as an Industrial Designer.

Sharing a portfolio/website that reflects your work or projects is required.

The Job:

Design new products from idea to production

Develop design concepts, with clear and compelling visual communication

Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic models

Test designs with users, translate results back into the design process

Help define and refine the hardware user experience, from unboxing to maintenance

Create high quality CAD to communicate design intent

Collaborate closely with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to develop well-balanced solutions

Assist with cosmetic specification and validation

You:

Can share a portfolio of relevant design work

Hold a university degree in Industrial Design

Demonstrate capability in aesthetic decision making and an eye for detail

Good presentation and storytelling skills

Able to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketches

Highly capable in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC

Comfortable prototyping using a variety of methods

Experience solving problems with engineering and manufacturability constraints

Our Perks & Benefits:

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors 

Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it

Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats

Regular sponsored professional development opportunities

Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community

And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:$80,000—$110,000 USD

Source: Formlabs careers

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