Industrial Designer Jobs in South Gate, CA

An Industrial Designer in the manufacturing engineering industry plays a crucial role in the creation and development of new products. They are responsible for developing concepts and designs for manufactured products, such as automobiles, home appliances, and toys. Their work involves extensive research on product use, ergonomics, materials, marketing and production methods to create functional, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing products. They collaborate closely with engineers, market researchers, and other professionals to ensure the feasibility and marketability of the designs.

To be successful in this role, an Industrial Designer should have a strong understanding of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, excellent sketching abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Knowledge in industrial materials and manufacturing processes is also important. They should possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with engineers and other professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field is usually required, and a portfolio of design work is often essential when applying for positions. Certifications from recognized institutions such as the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) could also be beneficial. Individuals aspiring to become Industrial Designers may start their careers as Design Assistants or Junior Designers, or they might have roles in related fields such as Mechanical Engineering or Product Development.

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Production Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago

Seeking experienced, resourceful, and passionate production designer for low-budget zombie movie. Must be adept at executing a vision with limited resources. Experience in the horror genre a major...

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Technical Designer - CAD III - Thermal Hardware

  • Blue Origin
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the...

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Product Designer Junior

  • Gensler
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Your Qualifications Completion of your undergraduate study or graduate study in Industrial Design, Environmental Design or similar object - based education platform. 1 5 years of relevant product design...

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Senior Technical Program Manager, Production Engineering

  • ANDURIL INDUSTRIES
  • Costa Mesa, CA (24 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (24 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago

and manufacturing processes sufficient to challenge engineering on producibility Experience managing engineering change processes (ECO/ECN) and tracing change impact to cost and schedule Comfortable...

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Mechanical Designer - Mission Critical

  • HED
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Mechanical Designer - Mission Critical Our Mechanical Engineering team is looking to add a talented team member to our group of excellent designers. The Mechanical Designer builds upon...

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Psychological Short Film, Production Designer, Santa Ana Studio

  • Hardal Media
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a Production Designer for a 15-minute psychological chamber piece targeting the European festival circuit. Single studio location in Santa Ana. The set is a dining room and hallway dense,...

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Sr. Technical Designer - Women's Apparel

  • The Reformation
  • Vernon, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Vernon, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 days ago

and manufacturing Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Extremely honest and trustworthy with highest integrity Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, balance creativity with technical...

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Industrial Designer

  • 24 Seven Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Brand is seeking a senior-level Industrial Designer with advanced Rhino expertise....

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Technical Designer - Women's Design

  • Fashion Nova
  • Beverly Hills, CA (15 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (15 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago

ABOUT US Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the...

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Associate Technical Designer - Intimates & Swim

  • Fashion Nova
  • Beverly Hills, CA (15 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (15 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago

ABOUT US Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the...

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Technical Designer - Intimates

  • Torrid
  • City of Industry, CA (11 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (11 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Description At Torrid, we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development, and retention....

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Director, Product Designer, Consumer Experience

  • Prodege, LLC
  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago

You will lead Product Design at Prodege, owning the design vision, quality, and team across our consumer (B2C) and business (B2B) products....

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Industrial Designer

  • Munchkin UK
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design (preferred) and 5+ years of product design experience through production....

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Mechanical Designer - CFD Analyst

  • HED
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Mechanical Designer - CFD Analyst Our Mechanical Engineering team is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented engineers and designers. The Mechanical Designer - CFD...

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Freelance Industrial Designer Competitive Team Building Play Kit (Towers & Bridges)

  • BrightSpring
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Warrenville, IL Apr 16 Product Design Engineer 24 Seven Talent Sugar Land, TX Apr 16 Show Previous Jobs Show More Jobs Freelance Industrial Designer Competitive Team Building Play Kit (Towers & Bridges...

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Demographic Data for South Gate, CA

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Salary for Industrial Designer Jobs in South Gate, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Industrial Designers in South Gate, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.5%
Master's Degree
24.7%
Associate's Degree
13.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Industrial Designers in South Gate, CA
2-4 years
42.3%
Less than 1 year
29.5%
6-8 years
11.2%
4-6 years
6.7%
8-10 years
4.3%
None
3.4%
10+ years
2.6%



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