Industrial Designer - China
HybridShanghai, Shanghai, China
Job Summary
Contribute to design projects across the full product development cycle, including desktop research, sketching, concepting, refinement, finalization, and 3D CAD modeling. Manage design projects end-to-end by overseeing timing, deliverables, and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams, engineering, product management, and manufacturing partners. Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and provide ongoing support to existing clients assigned by management, sales, or business development. Keep the internal team informed of project progress, risks, and opportunities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite, plus fluency in English with Mandarin as a plus. Eligible to work in China is mandatory.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience as an Industrial Designer (consultancy or in-house)
- Exceptional skills in 3D CAD software (Rhino, SolidWorks or similar) and rendering tools (KeyShot or equivalent)
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Hands-on prototyping experience — quick mock-ups, 3D printing and workshop tools
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and materials
- Strong portfolio demonstrating your design process — from initial research and sketching to final 3D renders and production-ready products
- Excellent presentation and storytelling skills — able to communicate design ideas effectively to internal stakeholders and global clients through high-quality visuals and narrative
- Strong organisation and project management skills — comfortable owning timing, deliverables and client communication
- Fluent in English
- Eligible to work in China (mandatory)
Desired Qualifications
- Mandarin is a strong plus for local client interaction
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