Industrial Designer II
About The Position
SimpliSafe is seeking an Industrial Designer to help design the next generation of home security products. Working closely with Design Leads, the designer will understand customer needs and pain points, translate user needs into compelling concepts, and bring innovative physical products from early ideation through mass production. The role is suited to a creative, detail-oriented problem solver who excels at early-stage concepting, rapid hands-on prototyping, and preserving design intent through execution. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts. SimpliSafe uses a hybrid work model, with teams expected to work together in the office on two core days, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, and work from the location of their choice for the remainder of the week. There is a strong preference for onsite collaboration Tuesday through Thursday. The role contributes to SimpliSafe’s Design Language System and works collaboratively with Design, Product Management, Engineering, User Research, UX, and manufacturing partners. The target annual base pay range is $86,300–$115,000. Total rewards may also include participation in the annual bonus program, equity, and medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits.
Requirements
- Strong digital portfolio demonstrating an end-to-end design process, including early concepting, user-centered problem solving, form development, and prototyping.
- Strong storytelling capabilities and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and appreciation for aesthetics.
- Excellent ideation, form-giving, CAD, and digital prototyping skills.
- Strong hand and digital sketching skills to generate, iterate, and communicate aesthetic and functional ideas.
- Ability and interest in rapid physical prototyping using materials and methods such as paper, foam, and 3D printing to test concepts and validate design direction with users.
- High proficiency in 3D CAD modeling to build precise surface geometries.
- Expertise in 3D rendering and visualization to create presentation-quality visuals.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and CMF specification documentation.
- Ability to collaborate constructively with mechanical and electrical engineering and manufacturing partners, navigate trade-offs, and uphold design intent.
- 3–6 years of professional hardware design experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent.
- Proven track record of designing high-quality consumer products that integrate physical and digital components.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within or contributing to a hardware Design Language System.
- Familiarity with KeyShot and V-Ray for 3D modeling, rendering, or visualization.
Responsibilities
- Explore and translate user needs and insights into compelling product concepts, forms, and experiences.
- Build quick physical prototypes and foam models to test ideas, validate ergonomic choices, and gather user feedback.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, User Research, and UX to guide Industrial Design from early exploration through execution.
- Sketch collaboratively to explore form, color, material, and finish (CMF), and user interactions, communicating solutions across teams.
- Create detailed CAD models and high-quality 3D renderings to clearly communicate design intent and functional vision.
- Produce design documentation, including detailed drawings, CMF specifications, production artwork, and part review documents communicating design-for-manufacturing (DFM) issues and design intent.
- Partner with Engineering and external manufacturing partners to adapt and refine products while maintaining design integrity through production.
- Contribute to and evolve SimpliSafe’s Design Language System, ensuring hardware decisions align across the product ecosystem.
Benefits
- Mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment.
- Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for the employee’s home.
- Employee Resource Groups offering networking, mentoring, development, and advocacy opportunities.
- Total rewards package that supports wellness and provides security for employees and their families.
- Potential participation in an annual bonus program and equity, in addition to medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
