Industrial Designer Jobs in Wood Ridge, NJ

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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Product Production Designer

  • Solomon Page Group
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

We are looking for a Product Production Designer for a top entertainment company to join their team out of their NYC offices! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic & small...

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Staff Product Designer

  • Adobe
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

What you need to succeed A relevant degree and 8+ years of equivalent experience in product design, with a proven track record of success delivering designs that meet user and business needs....

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Technical Designer

  • KOHLS
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

, Apparel Manufacturing or a related field of expertise Preferred Experience using PLM and Adobe Illustrator or similar specification packages and sketching programs Knowledge of textiles, construction...

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Senior/Founding Product Designer

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Required Skills & Experience 47+ years of Product Design experience in fast paced startup environments Strong portfolio demonstrating end to end ownership of complex product workflows Expert level Figma...

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Senior Product Designer -- Become a Customer-1

  • Wells Fargo
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

While we have individual expertise across product design, research, content strategy, and design operations, we all operate as empowered leaders with strong design rationale....

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Product Designer - HashiCorp Secure

  • IBM Corporation
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be leading the teams that transform our customers' challenges into world-class solutions. You will be leading a design team dedicated to...

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Product Designer, Redesign

  • Robinhood
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The...

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Senior Product Designer - Rider

  • Uber
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Basic Qualifications 5+ years of product design experience Experience building products for mobile apps, tablets, and web interfaces Proficiency with Figma or similar tools and prototyping methods A...

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Associate Technical Designer

  • French Connection
  • New York City, NY (10 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (10 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Reporting to: Production Technical Designer Job Summary: The Associate Technical Designer will support the Full Price Design team, primarily assisting the Production Technical Designer in creating...

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Product Designer (Ads/monetization)

  • TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

automation, AI, and creative decision-making Influence how businesses interact with modern advertising platforms Join a mature product design environment with significant scope and impact Job Type...

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Product Designer (App)

  • Mibanco
  • Bogota, NJ (3 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ (3 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Seleccion autonoma de metodologias de diseno para proyectos complejos Diseno de sistemas y experiencias end-to-end Implementacion de estandares de calidad en diseno Manejo avanzado de herramientas como Figma...

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Product Designer

  • Mibanco
  • Bogota, NJ (3 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ (3 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

diseno Experiencia +5 anos en diseno de productos digitales Historial comprobado de entrega de productos exitosos Experiencia trabajando en entornos agiles y equipos multifuncionales Herramientas Figma...

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Principal Product Designer

  • Rho
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Fintech experience preferred but is not necessary Skilled in prototyping, UI/UX, interaction design, and visual polish....

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Product Designer II, Newsource

  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

design....

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Staff Product Designer, Editorial Platforms

  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Wood Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

A mastery of Figma 124.4+ including variables, components, styles, and shared libraries. Experience with AI prototyping using tools such as Figma Make, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar....

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Demographic Data for Wood Ridge, NJ

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Salary for Industrial Designer Jobs in Wood Ridge, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Industrial Designers in Wood Ridge, NJ 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 Wood Ridge, NJ
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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