Industrial Designer

Dart Container•Mason, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Design to research, conceptualize, and deliver compelling product and packaging solutions. Your work will directly influence product development, from early research, insights, all the way to customer facing presentations. Applicants need to upload a portfolio or provide a link to your portfolio with your application or resume.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in industrial design, product design or related design field of study
Industrial Design experience to include participating in the design development process utilizing project management and design strategy
Visual portfolio required for consideration
Ability to utilize hand and mechanical measuring systems, experience with 3D scanning is a plus
Experience with prototyping (3D printing, CNC, metal/wood/foam fabrication)
Strong observational skills, end user empathy, and the ability to identify insights from various forms of qualitative research
Ability to combine creative thinking and industrial design skills with industry trends to provide unique brand and product experiences
Proficiency in 2D sketching and ideation using digital and traditional tools to visualize ideas and rapidly brainstorm ideas
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks
Proficiency with Rendering software such as KeyShot
Familiarity with Unigraphics NX
Animation, graphic design and/or model making experience

Responsibilities

Research users, markets, and trends to establish strong design baselines for stakeholders
Inform product development and guide customer‑centric packaging concepts
Prepare sketches, renderings, physical mockups, and 3D finished models from verbal or written inputs
Conceptualize new and improved value for customers by translating marketing requirements into compelling product solutions
Create original packaging proposals across Sales Divisions
Develop 3D CAD designs for new products, improvements, and prototype tooling
Collaborate with designers, engineers, and cross‑functional teams to bring prototypes to completion
Lead and participate in internal and external ideation sessions
Build pitch decks and present product concepts to internal and external audiences
Produce 3D prints for concept reviews and physical evaluations
Document progress, projects, and outcomes clearly and consistently