What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Industrial Designer-Brookfield,Wisconsin position at MILWAUKEE TOOL?
Job Description:
Associate Industrial Designer
Milwaukee Tool's Industrial Design team is continuing to grow and is looking for a dynamic Industrial Designer to join its in-house design team. Our product line is continually expanding; come join a growing creative team that is building a portfolio of advanced products.
What You'll Be Doing -
As an Associate Industrial Designer, you will develop high-performance products. You will engage deeply with user needs, exploring forms and functions to enhance the interaction between users and tools.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily responsibilities -
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
Associate Industrial Designer
Milwaukee Tool's Industrial Design team is continuing to grow and is looking for a dynamic Industrial Designer to join its in-house design team. Our product line is continually expanding; come join a growing creative team that is building a portfolio of advanced products.
What You'll Be Doing -
As an Associate Industrial Designer, you will develop high-performance products. You will engage deeply with user needs, exploring forms and functions to enhance the interaction between users and tools.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily responsibilities -
- Collaborate with designers and cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, manufacturing) to support the development of new product concepts.
- Create sketches, 3D models, prototypes, and renderings to visualize ideas.
- Participate in user research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to inform design direction.
- Support the refinement of designs based on feedback, testing, and engineering requirements.
- Assist with documentation for production, including CAD drawings, CMF specifications, and technical handoffs.
- Maintain organized design files and contribute to design libraries and material resources.
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Strong conceptual thinking, sketching, and ideation skills.
- A portfolio that demonstrates your start to finish process, creativity, and technical skills (please provide a link to your website or sample portfolio with your application).
- Experience with 3D design software such as Blender, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Rhino is a strong advantage, though not a strict requirement.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with rendering tools like KeyShot or Blender is highly valued.
- Basic understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomics.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A team player with curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Open to domestic and international travel as needed.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.