What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Designer position at Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)?
Industrial Designer (3–6 Years Experience)
Location: Chicagoland Area (In-person only)
About Cruver Design
At Cruver Design, we partner with companies to create meaningful products that balance innovation, usability, and manufacturability. As a design consultancy, our work spans a wide range of industries, giving our team exposure to diverse challenges and opportunities to see ideas through from sketch to production. We value creativity grounded in problem-solving, and we’re looking for a designer who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
The Role
We are seeking a mid-level Industrial Designer (3–6 years of experience) to join our team for an immediate job opportunity in our Chicagoland studio. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in design thinking, excellent visualization skills, and proven experience creating products that move successfully from concept to production. This is an in-person position only — we believe the best collaboration and creative energy happens in the studio.
Employment Type
This role is offered as a 3–6 month contract position with the potential to transition into a full-time role at Cruver Design.
Responsibilities
Please submit your resume and portfolio (PDF or web link) to Toni.mountcastle@cruverdesignllc.com. Portfolios should demonstrate both creative problem-solving and strong technical execution.
Location: Chicagoland Area (In-person only)
About Cruver Design
At Cruver Design, we partner with companies to create meaningful products that balance innovation, usability, and manufacturability. As a design consultancy, our work spans a wide range of industries, giving our team exposure to diverse challenges and opportunities to see ideas through from sketch to production. We value creativity grounded in problem-solving, and we’re looking for a designer who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
The Role
We are seeking a mid-level Industrial Designer (3–6 years of experience) to join our team for an immediate job opportunity in our Chicagoland studio. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in design thinking, excellent visualization skills, and proven experience creating products that move successfully from concept to production. This is an in-person position only — we believe the best collaboration and creative energy happens in the studio.
Employment Type
This role is offered as a 3–6 month contract position with the potential to transition into a full-time role at Cruver Design.
Responsibilities
- Generate product concepts through sketching, CAD modeling, and visualization
- Build and refine 3D CAD models in SolidWorks for prototypes and production-ready deliverables
- Produce compelling renderings and visual presentations using KeyShot, Photoshop, Illustrator, and CorelDRAW
- Participate in prototyping and hands-on model-making within the studio
- Collaborate with clients and internal team members to translate insights into design solutions
- Prepare technical drawings, presentations, and project documentation using Microsoft Office tools
- Contribute to a fast-paced consultancy culture where adaptability and curiosity are valued
- 3–6 years of professional experience in industrial design
- Proficiency in: SolidWorks, KeyShot, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Microsoft Office
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, CAD competency, and finished product outcomes
- Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, and design for production
- Excellent sketching, visualization, and communication skills
- Familiarity with CMF strategy and human factors/ergonomics
- Comfort moving between quick-turn conceptual work and detailed production development
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines without sacrificing design quality
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Exposure to a broad range of industries and product categories
- Hands-on studio environment with access to prototyping resources
- Collaborative, creative team culture
Please submit your resume and portfolio (PDF or web link) to Toni.mountcastle@cruverdesignllc.com. Portfolios should demonstrate both creative problem-solving and strong technical execution.
