Associate Industrial Designer - Hand Tools
The Associate Industrial Designer at Confidential Client supports the Hand Tools category by creating user-centered, brand-aligned designs that balance ergonomics, usability, and manufacturability. This entry-level role involves collaborating with engineers and product managers to develop innovative product concepts, refine designs through prototyping and testing, and ensure exceptional design execution through production.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Hand Tools Manufacturing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate Industrial Designer to support the Hand Tools product category. In this role you will learn core workflows and apply foundational industrial design skills to deliver user-centered, manufacturable products that align with the brand.
- Identify unmet user needs and opportunities for innovation through research and observation
- Generate product concepts independently and in collaborative brainstorming sessions
- Iterate form and function via sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and hands-on testing
- Support Design for Manufacturing (DfM) by learning materials and manufacturing processes
- Communicate design intent through clear visuals and presentations
- Document design solutions and manufacturing specifications for cross-functional use
- Support projects through production to ensure quality design execution
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design (or equivalent) from an accredited university
- Portfolio demonstrating creativity, form development, and problem-solving
- Understanding of ergonomics, usability, and manufacturing fundamentals
- Hands-on approach to prototyping and validating ideas
- Strong communication, collaboration, and coachability
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for designing products used by professionals and a desire to grow under mentorship
Why Join
- Work with experienced designers and cross-functional teams (engineering, research, product)
- Hands-on, mentor-driven growth path in hand tools manufacturing
- Opportunity to influence products used daily by professionals
- Culture that values craftsmanship, ergonomics, and bold brand language
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Milwaukee, WI (on-site role)
- Employment Type: Full-time
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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