Senior Industrial Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial design projects from initial concept through detailed design and production release.
• Own the look and feel of RIVR robots, ensuring design intent remains intact through engineering and manufacturing constraints.
• Develop high-fidelity 3D models, including complex surfacing, for visualization, prototyping, and production.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to balance aesthetic quality with mechanical rigor and manufacturability.
• Drive CMF development throughout the design process.
• Identify gaps or risks within design briefs and proactively propose solutions.
• Prototype, test, and iterate rapidly using both digital and physical tools (CAD, models, rigs, renderings, etc.).
• Contribute to defining a consistent visual language and evolving design vision alongside the broader design team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial design experience with a strong hands-on portfolio.
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with engineering and product partners.
• Expert in 3D parametric modeling (SolidWorks) and surface modeling (Rhino).
• Skilled in rendering software (KeyShot).
• Comfortable with 2D design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma).
• Ability to deliver high-detail CAD files that enable seamless hand-off to mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and downstream product delivery.

Nice to have

• Experience with master modeling for CAD co-development with Mechanical Engineering.
• Understanding of how hardware design influences user interaction, including physical-digital touchpoints.
• Experience working directly with suppliers to refine parts for production.
• Familiarity with FEM analysis.