Senior Industrial Designer

Lime

Senior Industrial Designer at Lime developing intuitive mobility solutions. Leading design projects from concept to market launch in a hybrid working environment.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects that impact Lime riders globally, from conception to market launch.
Collaborate daily with ID, ME, and broader crossfunctional stakeholders to provide multifaceted design solutions, proactively guiding programs and escalating risks through impactful visualization and design work.
Mentor design team members, providing project feedback and support ID skill development.
Develop and present elegant industrial design solutions for compelling, mass-produced mobility products – with an eye towards manufacturability and durability - for our current and future fleets.
Create lightweight, rapid concept mock-ups for stakeholder review and develop great designs through iterative prototyping at our in-house 3D print lab and metal shop.
Execute a well-rounded design process - including sketching, complex 3D surface development, detail refinement, CMF, and excellent presentation storytelling - to drive high-quality ID team outputs from problem statement to final delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA in Industrial Design with 7+ years of industrial design experience.
A portfolio showcasing recent in-market products you’ve designed described with a thorough ID process, polished skillset, and refined aesthetic sense.
Proficiency with Solidworks, Keyshot and Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience using AI tools (ie Vizcom etc.) in creative workflow.
Experience developing ruggedized, transportation or micromobility products, in addition to consumer products.
Experience working with overseas teams and vendors.
Ability to travel to Lime markets and factories in the US, Europe, and Asia as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.
Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.
Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.
Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

industrial design3D surface developmentsketchingdetail refinementCMFprototypingmock-upsdesign storytellingmanufacturabilitydurability

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationproject feedbackproblem-solvingcommunicationrisk managementstakeholder engagementcreativityleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

BA in Industrial Design