Industrial Designer Job at Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), Elmhurst, IL

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  • Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
  • Elmhurst, IL

Job Description

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

  • 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

Required Skills

  • 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

Preferred Attributes

  • 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

What We Offer

  • 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

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and portfolio (PDF or web link) to [email protected]. Portfolios should demonstrate both creative problem-solving and strong technical execution.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Immediate start,

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