Industrial Designer
Design Observer · San Mateo, CA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$70k–$100k/yrFull-time
About the role
Bould Design is growing and seeks an exceptional industrial designer to join their award-winning studio. The position offers a focused, collaborative work environment for designers who are self-directed, detail-oriented, and passionate about their craft.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to every phase of the design process—from early concept development through production.
- Work closely with a small, experienced team.
- See designs through to production.
- Focus on user experience and usability.
- Organize and communicate effectively.
Requirements
- 1-3+ years of professional industrial design experience.
- Strong conceptual and form development skills.
- Refined aesthetic sensitivity and design judgment.
- Excellent sketching, visualization, and storytelling ability.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Keyshot, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Interest in seeing designs through to production.
- Thoughtful attention to user experience and usability.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated mindset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Industrial Design or related field.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
- Conceptual and form development skills.
- Aesthetic sensitivity and design judgment.
- Sketching, visualization, and storytelling ability.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Keyshot, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- User experience and usability focus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated mindset.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) plan.
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days/week in studio).
- Creative, collaborative, low-ego studio culture.
- High-impact role on meaningful, visible projects.
Pay
$70,000–$100,000, depending on experience.
Schedule
Hybrid work schedule (3 days/week in studio).