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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Automotive Product Designer

  • Long Beach, CA (8 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (8 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Title: Automotive Product Design & Development Engineer Location: Long Beach, CA JD: Keywords: Interior, Exterior, Catia V5 Closures: Liftgate, Rear Quarter Panels, 2nd Row Doors Seats, New 2nd...

Senior Product Designer, Ads Platform

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

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and...

Production Designer - Industrial Color

  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Freelance Graphic/Production Designer (On-Site, Beauty/Retail) Location: El Segundo, California (In-Office 3 Days/Week) Duration: 3+ Months We're looking for a Graphic/Production Designer to join...

Technical Designer

  • City of Industry, CA (10 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • City of Industry, CA (10 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Established Fashion brand has an immediate need for Technical Designer/ Sr Technical Designer to join their team onsite. Responsibilities: Able to create tech packs with accurate flat sketches,...

Sr. Product Designer - Digital Products Studio

  • Santa Monica, CA (18 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (18 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The global Red Bull Digital Products & Services technology team is responsible for building, launching, and maintaining cutting edge technology solutions to support all global consumer-facing...

Technical Designer

  • City of Industry, CA (11 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (11 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 3 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. We...

Senior Apparel Technical Designer

  • Huntington Beach, CA (19 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (19 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 days ago

LOCATION Huntington Park, CA SALARY $45/hr - $50/hr EMPLOYMENT TYPE Temp To Hire CATEGORY Fashion Design DIVISION Fourth Floor This role is with a client of Fourth Floor, a Women-Owned fashion...

Senior Product Designer

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

Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or other related discipline or equivalent experience Strong user experience or interaction design experience Excellent visual design skills Expert knowledge of responsive...

Packaging Designer

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

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Skilled in rendering experience with 3D packaging mockup tools (SolidWorks, Keyshot, Adobe Dimension, Blender, or similar), with...

Lead Product Designer - Consumer Products

  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 10 days ago

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.  Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and...

Lead Product Designer - Action Figures

  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 10 days ago

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.  Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and...

Product Designer, Meta

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

We'll expect you to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design and visual design skills, while contributing to high-level strategic decisions with product and executive partners.Join...

Production Designer - Graphics

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

Production Designer Graphics & Typography Overview Seeking a detail-oriented Production Designer with strong experience in typography, graphic design, and production workflows across AV, digital,...

Senior Product Designer, Design Systems (Contract)

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

About Altruist Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening,...

Senior Product Designer

  • Santa Monica, CA (18 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (18 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 14 days ago

This is a high-impact role that combines systems thinking, interaction design, and collaboration across multiple product teams....

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
51.0%
Master's Degree
24.6%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
High School or GED
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
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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