Job Description
Senior Industrial Designer
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Senior Industrial Designer | Sydney | $120k–$130k base
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About the role
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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.
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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.
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What you'll do
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Lead design projects from initial concept through to production
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Meet with clients to understand project needs and shape project plans and proposals
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Collaborate closely with electronic engineering and firmware teams, liaising regularly with project managers
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Mentor and support other designers
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Communicate design intent through sketching, CAD (SolidWorks) and photorealistic rendering (Keyshot)
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Develop complex parts and mechanisms, proving function through rapid prototyping
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Iterate across a wide range of concepts, evaluating each against client goals
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Produce full production documentation — 2D/3D drawings, BOMs and related detail
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Work with local and offshore manufacturers through pre-production and production
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Present technical design work to clients in a clear, accessible way
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What we're looking for
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A degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with proven product development experience
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Strong industrial design experience, ideally including time in a consultancy setting
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Confidence leading client relationships and managing your own projects
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Proficiency in SolidWorks, Keyshot and Adobe Creative Suite
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A portfolio showing design excellence, strong technical detailing and evidence of production oversight
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Hands-on experience with injection moulding, CNC and sheet metal manufacturing
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Comfortable mentoring other designers and shaping junior talent
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A practical, hands-on approach with a genuine interest in iterative problem-solving
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The details
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Full-time, Sydney-based - on-site, not suited to work from home
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$120k–$130k base, depending on experience
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📌 Senior Industrial Designer (New South Wales)
🏢 ProFound People
📍 New South Wales