Industrial Designer Jobs in Connecticut

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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Sr Product Designer - UI/UX

  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Experience with project estimation Experience with planning and facilitating user research and usability tests Skills Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Ability to demonstrate UI and...

Mechanical Designer & Technical Writer

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 5 days ago

Minimum Education and Experience Required: Associate degree in Design Engineering, Product Design or other related technical degree with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in mechanical design in...

Staff Building Mechanical Designer - Food & Beverage (Multiple Locations)

  • Wallingford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Execute variety of mechanical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches...

Technical Designer

  • Stamford, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 7 days ago

Technical Designer Overview The Technical Designer will report to the Senior Manager of Technical Design and support the development process from initial concept through production. This role is...

Product Designer

  • Enfield, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Enfield, CT
  • 9 days ago

You're experienced in user research by conducting interviews, running usability tests, digging into behavioral data, and turning insights into design decisions....

Remote Work

Staff Product Designer - Coinbase Business

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

design, and prototyping * Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management experience * Thrives in fast-paced (sometimes ambiguous) environment * Fluency in Figma and prototyping tools...

Product Designer II - Platform

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

experiences for web and mobile * Excellence in UX thinking, visual design, and written communication * Experience working in a collaborative environment with engineers, user researchers, and product...

Senior Product Designer - Consumer

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

design, and prototyping * Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management experience * Thrives in fast-paced (sometimes ambiguous) environment * Fluency in Figma and prototyping tools...

Staff Product Designer - Consumer

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

design skills, prototyping, and UX best practices * Ability to collaborate and partner strategically with UX Research, Product, and Engineering to drive and influence product decisions and strategy...

Senior Product Designer - Consumer Onchain

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us,...

Product Designer II - Consumer

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

and mobile * Excellence in UX thinking, visual design, and written communication * Experience working in a collaborative environment with engineers, user researchers, and product teams * Fluency in...

Senior Product Designer - (Institutional, Custody)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

design, and prototyping * Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management experience * Thrives in fast-paced (sometimes ambiguous) environment * Fluency in Figma and prototyping tools...

Mechanical Designer/Drafter III

  • Norwich, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Norwich, CT
  • 15 days ago

Submarines: Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces Able to climb vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine Five (5) to Six (6) years business experience in: Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided...

Mechanical Designer

  • Windsor, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 16 days ago

A Mechanical Design Modeler job is currently available at Belcan. This is a full-time direct job with benefits....

Mechanical Designer/Drafter II

  • Norwich, CT
  • 23 days ago
  • Norwich, CT
  • 23 days ago

Submarines: Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces Able to climb vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine Three (3) to four (4) years business experience in: Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided...

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Salary for Industrial Designer Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Industrial Designers in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.8%
Master's Degree
24.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
High School or GED
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
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 Connecticut
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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