Mid level to Senior Industrial Designer

Job description

Job Title: Mid-Level to Senior Industrial Designer

Are you ready to shape the future of design with a leading consultancy in the vibrant and picturesque city of Santa Barbara, CA? At Lifestyledesign, we don’t just create products—we craft experiences that resonate on a deep, emotional level. We're on the lookout for a passionate and innovative Mid-Level Industrial Designer to join our exceptional team.

About Us: Lifestyledesign is at the forefront of design and innovation, partnering with industry-leading brands across a multitude of categories including consumer electronics, technology, wearables, outdoor products, and sporting goods. Since 2002, our mission has been to blend cultural relevance with cutting-edge design, consistently delivering standout solutions that redefine industries. Our team thrives on diversity, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

The Role: As a Mid-Level to Senior Industrial Designer at Lifestyledesign, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking creative team. You'll engage with global brands, emerging startups, and local innovators, influencing products and services that enhance daily life. Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of design challenges, providing you with a platform to showcase your skills and push the boundaries of what's possible.

What We're Seeking: We are in search of a Designer with a proven track record and a fervent passion for design:

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-10 years in Industrial Design, with a degree in a related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in advanced 3D modeling and visualization.
• Creative Excellence: Exceptional 2D skills including sketching, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Process Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes for both hard and soft goods.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and articulate compelling brand and design strategies.
• Trend Awareness: Deep awareness of global trends, technology, and style.

What We Offer: At Lifestyledesign, we believe in fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment for our team. Our benefits package includes:

• Major medical insurance PPO
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays and time-off program
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401K program for financial stability
• Proximity to the beach and mountains, offering an ideal work-life balance

At this time, we are looking for fulltime but are also building our contractor network. Also, it would be extremely helpful if non-qualified applicants did not apply. While we love to hear from everyone, multiple non-qualified applications make our hiring process a lot more complicated. At this time, we are not hiring from countries outside the US with the exception of the UK, France, Germany and Sweden. This is mostly based on our current customer base is focused on Western markets.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, portfolio, and/or links to your work to Include the Job Title in the Subject (Mid-Level to Senior Industrial Designer OCT). Applications under 5 megabytes will be considered, with links to work preferred. Please make sure email title is correct.

Join Lifestyledesign and become part of a team that leads the way in design and innovation!