Sr. Industrial Designer

What you’ll do Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, User Research, and User Experience to guide industrial design directions. Develop and oversee designs from concept through engineering and mass production, ensuring preservation of design intent. Communicate design concepts and rationale to multidisciplinary teams and external vendors. Create sketches, CAD models, and renderings to effectively convey design ideas. Produce design documentation and CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) specifications to support manufacturing readiness. Utilize 3D printed prototypes to validate and communicate design intent. Deliver innovative design solutions aligned with the SimpliSafe brand. Take ownership of projects after the initial concept phase, driving designs through detailed development, engineering collaboration, prototyping, and Design for Manufacture (DFM). Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to understand technical constraints and ensure successful implementation for mass production. Maintain and protect design intent throughout development, balancing aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements. Operate within and contribute to SimpliSafe’s evolving Design Language System, ensuring consistency across the product ecosystem. Collaborate with CAD engineers and external manufacturing partners to resolve design, manufacturing, and cosmetic challenges. Evaluate product feasibility by considering aesthetics, usability, materials, cost, and production methods. Participate in highly collaborative onsite sessions with cross‑functional teams to solve technical challenges and efficiently progress designs. What you’ll need to be successful Strong visualization skills, from quick concept sketching to presentation‑quality sketches, 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar), and high‑quality renderings using tools such as KeyShot or V‑Ray. Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, including close collaboration with engineering teams, creation of manufacturing‑ready design documentation, and specification of CMF. Excellent storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale and influence diverse cross‑functional stakeholders. Experience using 3D printing to support design validation and effectively communicate design intent throughout development. Ability to manage day‑to‑day CAD updates and design revisions, incorporating input from the mechanical engineering team to generate manufacturing‑ready files and effectively guide OEM partners. An execution‑focused mindset, with a passion for transforming design concepts into manufacturable, high‑quality products while maintaining design intent. Experience working within and contributing to an evolving Design Language System, ensuring consistency across the product ecosystem. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment. High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering best‑in‑class consumer experiences. Self‑direction and comfort operating in an environment where your ideas may be the missing piece, coupled with openness, flexibility, and a positive, collaborative mindset. Experience A minimum of 5+ years of professional experience executing hardware design, outside of academic training. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design (or equivalent). Proven track record of designing products that integrate both physical and digital components. Experience working in highly collaborative design teams and multidisciplinary environments. Experience with high‑quality consumer products is a plus. Familiarity with or experience contributing to an established Design Language System is desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr