Senior Industrial Designer

Milwaukee Tool • Brookfield, WI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a creative Senior Industrial Designer to join our Metal Working/Concrete/Rotary Hammer Team. In this role, you will drive design excellence and contribute to the expansion of our product lineup. If you are passionate about innovation and user-centered design, we encourage you to apply. As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will develop high-performance products focused on real professionals in the trades. You will engage deeply with user needs, exploring forms and functions to enhance the interaction between users and tool.

Requirements

• 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, with experience in software such as Blender, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Open to domestic and international travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Blender skills, or the ability/willingness to quickly learn, are highly desired.

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 to generate fresh ideas.
• Transform concepts into reality using sketches, 3D models, and visual storytelling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to reality.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior