Industrial/Product Designer
Robot.com
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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About the role
- Conduct user research, observation, and field testing to inform product decisions
- Develop physical and interactive design solutions aligned with Robot.com’s visual and functional design guidelines
- Create prototypes and support CMF (Color, Material & Finish) exploration and iterative refinement
- Provide mechanical design support and participate in conceptual and functional prototyping
- Contribute manufacturing and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) input to guide feasibility and production planning
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Hardware & Manufacturing, Robotics & AI, Product, and Leadership
- Support internal and external design reviews and validation sessions
- Document design rationale and communicate clearly across teams and stakeholders
- Contribute design support for new deployment formats and emerging business lines
- Work in testing environments across labs, field sites, and live operational deployments
- Respond quickly to learnings and iterate solutions in short cycles
- Travel occasionally for testing, supplier visits, and deployment support (as needed)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Product Engineering, or related field
- Experience designing physical products, ideally with exposure to hardware, robotics, or consumer electronics
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, CMF development, and DFM principles
- Experience participating in prototyping, iterative design cycles, and usability testing
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and design intuition
- Ability to communicate concepts clearly through sketches, 3D models, and prototypes
- Familiarity with: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Fusion 360 or SolidWorks, Blender (or equivalent 3D visualization tools), Digital sketching tools (e.g., Procreate)
- Intermediate to advanced English communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity
- Strong opportunities for growth and multidisciplinary learning
- Dynamic environment surrounded by passionate, mission-driven teams
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
industrial designproduct designprototypingiterative designusability testingmanufacturing processesCMF developmentDFM principles3D modelingdesign rationale
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationdesign intuitionaesthetic sensibilityproblem-solvingadaptabilitydocumentationcross-functional teamworkiterationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial DesignBachelor’s degree in Product DesignBachelor’s degree in Product Engineering