Senior Industrial Designer

About the role

Senior Industrial Designer – Metal Working/Concrete/Rotary Hammer Team. On‑site – Brookfield, Wisconsin. Milwaukee Tool is seeking a creative senior industrial designer to drive design excellence and expand the product lineup, focusing on high‑performance tools for professional trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, strategic power‑tool projects while mentoring other designers.
• Conduct research through field visits, trend analysis, and brainstorming sessions to identify unmet needs and generate fresh ideas.
• Transform concepts into reality using sketches, 3D models, and visual storytelling, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Manage the entire design process—from ideation to pre‑production—balancing creativity with technical details such as CMF requirements, product graphics, and manufacturing considerations.
• Work closely with marketing, product managers, and engineers to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of experience in product development, preferably in consumer products or durable goods.
• Proven leadership skills with a strategic approach to guiding design teams.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong product design, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Proficient in sketching, CAD modeling, and visual storytelling; experience with Blender, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Strong Blender skills, or the ability/willingness to quickly learn, are highly desired.
• Open to domestic and international travel as needed.