Sr. Industrial Designer

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, User Research, User Experience to guide Industrial Design directions.
• Develop and oversee designs from concept through engineering and mass production, ensuring preservation of design intent.
• Communicate design concepts and rationale to multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.
• Create sketches, CAD models, and renderings to effectively convey design ideas.
• Produce design documentation and CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) specifications to support manufacturing readiness.
• Utilize 3D printed prototypes to validate and communicate design intent.
• Deliver innovative design solutions aligned with the SimpliSafe brand.

Project Ownership & Development

• Take ownership of projects after the initial concept phase has been completed, driving designs through detailed development, engineering collaboration, prototyping, and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to understand technical constraints and ensure successful implementation for mass production.
• Maintain and protect design intent throughout development, balancing aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements.
• Operate within and contribute to SimpliSafe’s evolving Design Language System, ensuring consistency across the product ecosystem.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers and external manufacturing partners to resolve design, manufacturing, and cosmetic challenges.
• Evaluate product feasibility by considering aesthetics, usability, materials, cost, and production methods.
• Participate in highly collaborative onsite sessions with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and efficiently progress designs.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Strong visualization skills, from quick concept sketching to presentation-quality sketches, 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar), and high-quality renderings using tools such as KeyShot or V-Ray.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, including close collaboration with engineering teams, creation of manufacturing-ready design documentation, and specification of CMF.
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale and influence diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience using 3D printing to support design validation and effectively communicate design intent throughout development.
• Ability to manage day-to-day CAD updates and design revisions, incorporating input from the mechanical engineering team to generate manufacturing-ready files and effectively guide OEM partners.
• An execution-focused mindset, with a passion for transforming design concepts into manufacturable, high-quality products while maintaining design intent.
• Experience working within and contributing to an evolving Design Language System, ensuring consistency across the product ecosystem.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A high attention to detail and a commitment to delivering best-in-class consumer experiences.
• A self-directed approach, coupled with openness, flexibility, and a positive, collaborative mindset.

Experience

• A minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in executing hardware design, outside of academic training.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design (or equivalent).
• Proven track record of designing products that integrate both physical and digital components.
• Experience working in highly collaborative design teams and multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience with high-quality consumer products is a plus.
• Familiarity with or experience contributing to an established Design Language System is desirable.