Industrial Designer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Industrial Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in Toronto, ON. In this position, the designer will translate client concepts into functional and visually compelling designs for experiential marketing environments, trade show exhibits, and retail interiors. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing design concepts, creating detailed drawings and 3D models, collaborating with project managers and fabricators, and supporting prototyping and production. The role involves balancing aesthetics, usability, and manufacturability, preparing clear documentation for fabrication, and contributing to continuous improvement of design processes. The Industrial Designer will also participate in client reviews, iterate designs based on feedback, and ensure final deliverables meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations.
Qualifications
- Strong Industrial Design and Product Design skills for experiential, retail, and exhibit environments.
- Experience with Prototyping and Product Development to move concepts into manufacturable solutions.
- Proficiency in Design Thinking to solve complex problems and create user-centered experiences.
- Ability to use relevant design and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, or similar) and create production-ready drawings.
- Understanding of materials, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods for both digital and traditional workflows.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with clients, project managers, and shop staff.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Post-secondary education in Industrial Design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in spatial or product design.
- Experience in experiential marketing, trade show, retail, or built environment projects is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Develop concepts, detailed drawings, and 3D models for experiential marketing environments, trade show exhibits, and retail interiors, balancing aesthetics, usability, and manufacturability. Collaborate with clients, project managers, and fabricators; support prototyping and production; prepare fabrication documentation; and iterate designs to meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Requirements
Requires strong industrial and product design skills, proficiency with relevant CAD software and production-ready drawings, and knowledge of materials, fabrication, and manufacturing methods. Candidates should have prototyping and product development experience, effective communication and organizational skills, and post-secondary education in industrial design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; relevant built-environment experience is an asset.
Skills
- Industrial Design
- Product Design
- Concept Development
- 3D Modeling
- Technical Drawing
- Prototyping
- Product Development
- Design Thinking
- CAD Software
- SolidWorks
- Rhino
- Fusion 360
- Fabrication
- Manufacturing Processes
- Client Collaboration
- Project Management
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Categories
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Engineering
Keywords
- Industrial Design
- Product Design
- Experiential Marketing
- Trade Show Exhibits
- Retail Interiors
- Spatial Design
- Design Concepts
- 3D Modeling
- Technical Drawings
- Production-Ready Drawings
- Prototyping
- Product Development
- Design Thinking
- User-Centered Design
- SolidWorks
- Rhino
- Fusion 360
- CAD Software
- Digital Fabrication
- Traditional Craftsmanship
- Materials
- Fabrication Processes
- Manufacturing Methods
- Project Management
- Client Reviews
- Design Iteration
- Quality Control
- Budget Management
- Production
- Installation