Industrial Designer Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California

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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Mechanical Designer - Mission Critical

  • HED
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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...

Remote

Principal Product Designer

  • ZocDoc, Inc.
  • CA
  • 4 days ago
  • CA
  • 4 days ago

Our Mission Healthcare should work for patients, but it doesn't. In their time of need, they call down outdated insurance directories. Then wait on hold. Then wait weeks for the privilege of a...

Hybrid

Lead Product Designer

  • OSI Engineering, Inc.
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 days ago

Ship the product by end of year and build and lead the product design function as ID and ME capability scales....

Hybrid

Technical Designer - Intimates

  • Torrid
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 12 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....

Hybrid

Industrial Designer

  • Munchkin UK
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

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

Hybrid

Mechanical Designer - CFD Analyst

  • HED
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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...

Remote

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

  • BrightSpring
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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...

Remote Freelance

Mechanical Designer

  • HED
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago

Essential Functions: Lead the development of medium-to-large scale mechanical design packages in Revit with minimal redlines or rework....

Remote

Mechanical Designer/drafter

  • Actalent
  • Poway, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 21 days ago

Job Title: Mechanical Designer / Drafter Job Description This temporary Mechanical Designer / Drafter role provides mechanical drafting support using computer-aided design (CAD) tools to create, revise...

Hybrid

Senior UI Technical Designer (TEMP) - Unannounced Game Irvine, CA or remote

  • Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
  • Irvine, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 21 days ago

Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Senior UI Technical Designer (TEMP) - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or remote Requisition ID: R027326 Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft...

Remote Hybrid Temporary

Staff Industrial Designer

  • Aurora
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 25 days ago

Required Qualifications 3-6+ years of experience in industrial, automotive or product design....

Hybrid

Senior UI Technical Designer (TEMP) Unannounced Game Irvine, CA

  • Blizzard Entertainment
  • Irvine, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Senior UI Technical Designer (TEMP) Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R027326 Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre - defining games...

Hybrid Temporary

Mechanical Designer IV

  • HED
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Functions: Lead the production and coordination of full mechanical design packages for large-scale or highly complex projects....

Remote

Industrial Designer

  • Bould Design
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Bould Design Industrial Design and Product Design Engineering....

Hybrid

Senior Staff Product Designer, Cash

  • Wealthfront Inc.
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Skills & Experience 8+ years of product design experience in a consumer software company....

Remote

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Salary for Industrial Designer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Industrial Designers in California 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 California
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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