Senior Industrial Designer | Sydney | $120k–$130k base

About the role

We're working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary product design consultancy in Sydney, home to industrial design, electronics and firmware development under one roof. They take products from early concept through to full production for a mix of startups and established brands, working across consumer electronics, IoT, medical devices, ruggedised equipment and wearable tech.

With a strong pipeline of new projects, they're looking for a Lead Industrial Designer to take ownership of end-to-end product development - someone comfortable wearing multiple hats and energised by the variety that comes with new product development work.

What you'll do
Lead design projects from initial concept through to production
Meet with clients to understand project needs and shape project plans and proposals
Collaborate closely with electronic engineering and firmware teams, liaising regularly with project managers
Mentor and support other designers
Communicate design intent through sketching, CAD (SolidWorks) and photorealistic rendering (Keyshot)
Develop complex parts and mechanisms, proving function through rapid prototyping
Iterate across a wide range of concepts, evaluating each against client goals




Produce full production documentation — 2D/3D drawings, BOMs and related detail
Work with local and offshore manufacturers through pre-production and production
Present technical design work to clients in a clear, accessible way

What we're looking for
A degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with proven product development experience
Robust industrial design experience, ideally including time in a consultancy setting
Confidence leading client relationships and managing your own projects
Proficiency in SolidWorks, Keyshot and Adobe Creative Suite
A portfolio showing design excellence, solid technical detailing and evidence of production oversight
Hands-on experience with injection moulding, CNC and sheet metal manufacturing
Comfortable mentoring other designers and shaping junior talent
A practical, hands-on approach with a genuine interest in iterative problem-solving

The details
Full-time, Sydney-based - in office, not suited to remote work
$120k–$130k base, depending on experience

If this sounds like you, get in touch - happy to have a confidential chat, and please include a portfolio alongside your CV.

📌 Senior Industrial Designer Sydney
🏢 ProFound People
📍 Sydney