Jobs · Art & Creative · Michigan

Industrial Designer [AQ-11700]

Aquent · Dearborn, MI · 3 wk ago
On-siteArt & CreativeContract

About the role

Join a pioneering team where your expertise will directly influence the tangible future, transforming complex ideas into groundbreaking physical products. This is an unparalleled opportunity to lead the charge in defining product aesthetics, functionality, and user interaction from concept to realization, leaving your mark on products used by millions.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex human-centered design insights and strategic opportunities into novel, tangible physical product concepts.
  • Develop compelling product proposals by synthesizing quantitative customer data with qualitative insights to define core value propositions.
  • Provide leading expertise in form exploration, ergonomics, and material considerations.
  • Create initial low-fidelity prototypes—both physical and digital renderings or models—to communicate and evaluate design intent early in the development process.
  • Think holistically across physical and digital touchpoints to integrate physical product design with digital user experiences.
  • Lead design evaluation activities, including co-creation sessions and design research, and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Requirements

  • Professional experience with more than 5 years in Industrial Design.
  • Skilled in core design tools including Blender, Rhino, Alias, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, and VRED.
  • Comfortable working on ambiguous, front-end “advanced design” problems with a high degree of autonomy and strategic thinking.
  • Essential experience collaborating closely with UX designers and Design Researchers.

About the client

Our client is an American multinational automobile manufacturer leading innovation for over 100 years. They focus on creating a world with fewer obstacles and limits to help all people move forward. Recognized globally, they continue to innovate toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. The company culture is anchored in shared values: curiosity, putting people first, doing the right thing, being tough, and playing to win. These values guide how the company lives, acts, and communicates, ensuring a focus on consumers.

Benefits

  • Subsidized (up to 85%) health, vision, and dental benefits.
  • Access to Fidelity 401(k) with matching.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program.
  • Weekly direct deposit.
  • Resume and portfolio review plus interview preparation.
  • Free continued learning through Aquent Gymnasium.

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