Sesame

Industrial Designer

Sesame

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $280,000 per year

About the role

  • Generate innovative industrial design and CMF concepts that align with our brand’s aesthetic, fashion direction, and user needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, CMF specialists, product managers, and modelers, to explore, develop, and refine concepts.
  • Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, prototyping and production techniques.
  • Create detailed sketches, technical drawings to visualize and communicate design intent.
  • Develop prototypes and mockups to evaluate proportions, fit, materiality, and aesthetic quality.
  • Iterate on designs based on user insights, testing feedback, and internal reviews to optimize comfort, usability, and visual appeal.
  • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing partners, and material suppliers to ensure design feasibility and production accuracy.
  • Communicate design rationale, specifications, and CMF decisions clearly to internal teams and external vendors.
  • Participate in design and prototype reviews, offering constructive feedback to elevate design quality and execution.
  • Stay informed on global fashion trends, eyewear silhouettes, color directions, and emerging materials.

Requirements

  • Strong portfolio showcasing both creative and technical design skills.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in industrial design, fashion accessories, luxury goods, or closely related consumer product categories; experience in consumer electronics is a strong plus.
  • Strong understanding of soft-goods / hard-goods integration, CMF development, and design for manufacturing in the luxury industry.
  • High proficiency in 2D design tools (such as Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent) for creating detailed drawings, CMF specs, and presentation layouts.
  • High proficiency in 3D design tools (Rhinoceros, SolidWorks, Autodesk Alias, or equivalent) for creating detailed, 3D models
  • Strong communication skills to present and justify design decisions.
  • Exceptional sketching and visualization skills with the ability to communicate design concepts clearly and compellingly.
  • Strong aesthetic sensibility, trend awareness, and rigorous and exacting attention to detail.
  • Hands-on experience with physical and digital prototyping tools and techniques.
Benefits
  • 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
  • Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
industrial designCMF developmentprototypingmanufacturing processestechnical drawings2D design3D designsketchingvisualizationdesign for manufacturing
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationattention to detailcreativityuser insight integrationfeedback incorporationtrend awarenessdesign rationale presentationconstructive feedbackaesthetic sensibility