Product Designer
About this role
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**Location:** On\-site
**Job Type:** Part Time/Full\-time
**Pay:** $18\-$30 per hour, based on skills and experience
We are a growing manufacturing business looking for a **Product Designer** to help design, prototype, improve, and visually showcase physical products that go into production.
This role combines hands\-on product development with realistic product rendering and graphic design. It is ideal for someone who enjoys problem\-solving, creating practical designs, and bringing products to life through both working prototypes and compelling visuals.
**Responsibilities**
- Design and iterate parts using **Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software**
- Create designs optimized for **3D printing, sheet metal, laser cutting,** and **CNC aluminum manufacturing**, considering strength, production efficiency, and manufacturing constraints
- Create realistic product renders in **Blender**, including modeling, materials, lighting, and scene setup
- Create and edit vector graphics, product illustrations, and visual assets using **Adobe Illustrator or equivalent software**
- Prototype, test, and refine product designs
- Collaborate with the production team to improve manufacturability and reliability
- Assist with basic electronics integration, including **PCB** and **Arduino\-based components**
- Perform basic soldering and wiring for prototypes and testing
- Document designs, revisions, and assembly notes
**Requirements**
- Experience with **CAD software**, such as Fusion 360, Onshape, or SolidWorks
- Proficiency in **Blender product rendering**, including:
- Creating realistic materials and textures
- Modeling products and supporting scene elements
- Understanding and applying lighting techniques
- Producing realistic renders that clearly showcase product details
- Ability to use **Adobe Illustrator or equivalent vector design software**
- Understanding of manufacturing principles and how design choices affect production
- Basic knowledge of **Arduino or embedded electronics**, or a strong willingness to learn
- Basic soldering skills or hands\-on electronics experience
- Ability to work efficiently and independently, manage priorities, and follow through on assignments
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and a practical problem\-solving mindset
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and improve designs
**We welcome early\-career candidates whose personal, school, or professional projects demonstrate the required design and rendering skills. **
**Bonus Skills \- Nice To Have**
- Strong copywriting skills
- Ability to identify and communicate product features and customer benefits in marketing materials
- An eye for motorsports aesthetics or an interest in motorsports
- Experience communicating with customers by email, clarifying design needs, and translating feedback into practical solutions
- Hands\-on familiarity with **3D printers and/or laser cutters**
- Experience designing functional parts, enclosures, or mounts
- Personal, school, or hobby projects involving product prototyping, electronics, or manufacturing
**Compensation \& Benefits**
- **Overtime Pay:** Paid according to applicable labor laws
- **Growth Opportunity:** Increased responsibility and pay as skills and ownership grow
**How to Apply**
Please submit your resume and a portfolio or examples of your work. We would especially like to see **CAD designs, Blender product renders, and any physical products or prototypes you have helped create**. Personal and school projects are welcome.
Job Types
Full\-time, Part\-time
Pay: $18\. 00 \- $30\. 00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person