Associate Industrial Designer

Newell Brands•Atlanta, GA

42d

About The Position

We seek a hungry, talented designer to create new product innovation. As an Associate Industrial Designer, you will bring consumer insight and stellar execution to design initiatives that harness cutting-edge technologies, integrating generative AI and emerging design tools into your workflow while ensuring each concept delivers real-world value. You will have the chance to work across consumer product categories, from home goods and baby gear to outdoor equipment and kitchen appliances. Guided by leadership, you will collaborate with graphic designers, usability experts, CMF specialists, and engineers to take concepts from initial idea through to reality.

Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
0 -3 years of relevant experience in corporate or consulting design
Demonstrated ability to work in team environments
Please note this position will not be able to support any work visas (OPT status).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates Aesthetic Sensibilities through product form, detailing, and CMF with ability to rationalize concept selection
Shows Consumer Empathy through designs informed by articulated and unarticulated insights.
Demonstrates Aesthetic Sensibilities through product form, detailing, and CMF with ability to rationalize concept selection.
Shows Consumer Empathy through designs informed by articulated and unarticulated insights.
Utilizes clear Design Context with compelling prompts and basic LLM use. Proficient with ChatGPT, MS CoPilot.
Working knowledge of Design Feasibility with basic materials and manufacturing understanding.
Strong 2D Design skills including essential sketching and Gen AI exploration. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Midjourney, Vizcom or equivalents.
Working 3D Design skills with basic CAD modeling, surfacing, rendering, and NURBS. Proficient with SolidWORKS, Rhino, Keyshot, Kaedim or equivalents.
Basic Motion Design for animations and video content supporting product storytelling. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Runway or equivalents.

Responsibilities

Support the development of new product concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, and prototyping.
Translate design briefs, consumer insights, and trend research into compelling product ideas.
Assist in the creation of design presentations and storytelling materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Marketing, Insights) to refine designs for feasibility and manufacturability.
Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions, contributing fresh ideas and perspectives.
Build study models and mockups to explore form, ergonomics, and usability.
Ensure design intent is carried through during development, supporting senior designers as needed.
Apply design fundamentals such as proportion, balance, and aesthetics in daily project work.
Develop proficiency in digital design tools (2D + 3D) and continuously expand technical skills.
Maintain awareness of trends in consumer products, materials, and emerging technologies to inspire new design directions.