Industrial Designer - Product Design & Innovation (Global)
Knotwood | Southport, Gold Coast QLD | Full time, Permanent
About Knotwood
Knotwood designs and supplies architectural aluminium systems with a timber-look finish, including cladding, battens, screening, soffits and decking. Our products are specified by architects and builders across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the United States, and are backed by independent testing and certification in each market.
The role
We're looking for an Industrial Designer to work on new product design and innovation across our global range. Reporting to the Product Manager, you'll take ideas from concept to manufacturable aluminium systems, working closely with our Product Engineer, suppliers and international branches.
This role has two equal sides: solid technical design grounded in mechanical and material knowledge, and the ability to present products clearly and attractively to internal teams, architects and customers.
Design new aluminium extrusion profiles, components, accessories and assemblies that integrate with our existing systems
Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models in AutoCAD and 3D CAD software
Apply design-for-manufacture principles: wall thickness, tolerances, alloy and temper selection (e.g. *********), finishing, joining and fixing methods
Check fit, function and installation sequence across assemblies
Work with the Product Engineer on validation and with suppliers on prototyping, tooling and production




Identify gaps in current product systems and develop solutions to complete them
Product presentation
Create high-quality renders and visual material showing products in architectural settings
Prepare concept boards and presentations for product reviews, leadership and international teams
Support marketing and sales with imagery for launches, catalogues and digital channels
Communicate design intent clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Requirements
Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Design or a related field
Demonstrated mechanical design experience on your resume, ideally with metals and alloys
Proficiency in AutoCAD plus at least one 3D modelling package (SolidWorks, Inventor, Rhino or Fusion 360)
Working knowledge of rendering tools (KeyShot, V-Ray, Enscape or similar)
Strong visual presentation and communication skills
Understanding of manufacturing processes, especially extrusion, machining and surface finishing
Full working rights in Australia
Highly regarded
Experience with aluminium extrusion, façades, building products or architectural systems
Familiarity with Revit or BIM workflows
Adobe Creative Suite for layouts and presentation material
Experience working with international teams
Lead product design for a brand sold across four countries
See your designs go from concept to built projects
Join a growing Product Department and help shape how it works
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📌 Industrial Designer – Product Design & Innovation (Global) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Knotwood
📍 Gold Coast