What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Industrial Designer position at Vari?
About the Company
Vari started by developing the world’s leading sit-stand desk converter to help a coworker with back pain, but now we’re so much more than a desk. We are flexible workspace solutions made simple and installed fast. We’ve shipped products to more than 120 countries, and our solutions are in 98% of Fortune 500 companies.
About the Role
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Product Industrial Designer to join our design team. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and refining innovative products that balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and Sales, to bring products from concept through production while maintaining design integrity and user experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute design concepts that align with Vari’s brand, product strategy, and user needs
- Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to visualize design intent
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of designs
- Conduct material and process research to support innovative and sustainable design solutions
- Translate design concepts into detailed specifications and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in product prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies
- Research design trends, materials, finishes, and emerging technologies relevant to workplace furniture
- Support cost-engineering and value-analysis efforts to ensure products meet margin targets without compromising quality
- Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field
- 3 years of experience in product or industrial design (consumer goods, contract or office furniture, electronics, or related industry preferred)
- Proficiency in design tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or Fusion 360
- Strong visualization and sketching skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
- Understanding of manufacturing processes (panel processing, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
- Excellent sense of form, color, materials, and ergonomics
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Portfolio showcasing a range of design projects from concept to production
Preferred Skills
- Experience with user-centered design and usability testing
- Knowledge of sustainability and circular design principles
- Familiarity with design thinking methodologies
- Experience working in an agile product development environment
Why Vari?
- State of the art On-site Gym, spa-like locker room, and Chair Massage Pod
- Enhanced paternity / maternity / Adoption programs
- 401k and profit-sharing plan
- Personal time off / Volunteer time off
- Team building events on and off site
- Mentoring and career development
- Education reimbursement
- Wellness program and insurance premium discounts
- At-home work set-up