Industrial Designer Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Bradley, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bradley, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Description We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated AutoCAD / Inventor Designer to join our team. This role requires up to 20% travel to customer sites for measurements and layouts. As a...

Senior Product Designer, Provider Solutions

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Lead Product Designer, Manager level

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Basic Qualifications At least 6 years of experience in a Product Design role At least 6 years of experience in design and prototyping tools such as Figma Preferred Qualifications Experience working...

Product Designer - Generative AI Experience

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Conduct user research, exploring user mental models, needs, expectations, use cases, and translate findings into actionable design insights toward Generative AI powered products Design...

Product Designer

  • Lisle, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL
  • 1 day ago

design and Generative AI Some exposure to user research and usability testing methods Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Mural, and a portfolio or project examples showing design...

Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Mid Lev

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

at M.A. GENSLER. JR & ASSOCIATES,INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Your Role Gensler Chicago's Cities Studio is looking for talented emerging architecture professionals...

Product Designer

  • Quincy, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Product Designer Job Description As a Product Designer, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely product designs using SolidWorks 3D software. You will design based on...

Senior Structural Designer 2 - Nuclear Power

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description + Under the direction of the Structural Project Lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with...

Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

by user research demonstrating product design strategy, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, articulation of design rationale, strong communication and storytelling skills Preferred Creative...

Senior Industrial Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

at MNML, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, and blueprints for customer and internal product designs,...

Structural Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

at Alfred Benesch & Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Simply Put, A Great Place to Work Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional...

Industrial Designer, Grocery Industrial Design Engineering

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

at Amazon in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Industrial Design Implementation Engineering ( IDIE ) is seeking an experienced Sr. Architectural Designer to join the...

Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Mid Level

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Your Role Gensler Chicagos Cities Studio is looking for talented emerging architecture professionals seeking an opportunity in Critical Facilities. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our...

Product Designer, Connected Products

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Solid understanding of user-centered design (UCD) principles and a desire to grow expertise in designing for both digital interfaces and physical product interaction....

Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Conduct user research to collect and validate design insights, take a user-centered design approach. Build features and products. Run usability test session and gather feedbacks....

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Salary for Industrial Designer Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Industrial Designers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.8%
Master's Degree
24.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
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 Illinois
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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