Industrial Designer

Artifact Uprising®

. Design physical products end to end: concept, form, materials, finishes, and construction .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end physical product design, including CAD modeling, tech pack production, and graphic design. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and execute on product concepts while maintaining brand integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Design3D CAD ModelingDesign-For-ManufacturingAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic Design Sensibility

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Hard Skills

CAD SkillsTech Pack ProductionRendering Tool ProficiencyMaterials KnowledgeManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedStrong Workflow DisciplineCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

RhinoSolidWorksFusion 360KeyShotAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesign

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial DesignEquivalent Portfolio-Demonstrated Experience

Industry Keywords

Physical Product DesignPrinted GraphicsPackaging ConceptsVendor SamplingProduct Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design physical products end to end: concept, form, materials, finishes, and construction
Build 3D CAD models and renders at a near design-for-manufacturing level of precision
Produce comprehensive tech packs with specifications, dimensions, materials, and construction notes
Design covers, cards, and other printed/surface graphics that are on-brand and on-trend
Support packaging concepts across structural form and surface graphics, including mailers, gift boxes, and a brand-forward unboxing experience
Partner with the Merchandising team on vendor sampling: spec, sample, review, iterate, approve
Partner with the Merchandising team on new product innovation, redesigns, and roadmap feasibility
Translate design intent into precise, physical, manufacturable objects
Report directly to the Creative Director and work with domestic and overseas manufacturing partners on sampling and production

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of professional experience in industrial design, physical product design, or a closely related field
Strong CAD skills at a design-for-manufacturing level; Rhino preferred, SolidWorks or Fusion 360 also considered
Proficiency with a rendering tool (KeyShot or similar)
Working knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes in paper, metals, woods, stone, and glass
Strong graphic design sensibility: typography, layout, and an eye for what's on-brand and on-trend
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Portfolio showing physical product thinking (CAD, tech packs, prototypes) and applied graphic design work
Self-motivated with strong workflow discipline; comfortable owning cross-functional relationships independently
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Physical Product Design, or equivalent portfolio-demonstrated experience
Experience designing paper goods and/or books preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry leading health, vision and dental insurance for families (Plans cover 100% for employees and up to 95% for dependents)
Flexible vacation policy
Gym partnership with ClassPass
401(k) matching plan
Year-End Company Bonus Plan
Creative freedom to contribute to products, identity and approach
Flexible workplace and work-life balance