Senior Industrial Designer

Summary

Join Caraway, a fast-growing home goods brand, as a Senior Industrial Designer to lead the creation of innovative, non-toxic products. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the brand, from initial concept to final production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct user research, and stay updated on industry trends. This high-impact role demands a strong understanding of industrial design principles, manufacturing processes, and a passion for creating exceptional products. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including equity, 401k matching, parental leave, and a fully remote work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as an Industrial Designer
• Have shipped real products to customers
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or relevant discipline
• Advanced 3D modeling and rendering software skills (the team currently works with Rhino, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 and KeyShot)
• Design leadership skills with experience on driving a design vision
• A healthy obsession for quality, detail and aesthetics
• Great eye for color and CMF trends
• Up-to-date knowledge of home, cooking and lifestyle trends
• Passion for materials and manufacturing process
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills
• Team player and come to each new project with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Highly independent and motivated, comfortable autonomy
• Ability to quickly adapt in a high-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Help define and build Caraway industrial design language
• Lead projects end-to-end from initial conceptualization, design, through development and final production to create innovative product solutions that meet user needs and business goals
• Define product specifications based on briefs from internal teams and external partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, brand design, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and production readiness
• Create detailed sketches, renderings, and CAD models to visualize design concepts and communicate ideas effectively
• Conduct user research and usability testing to identify new product opportunities, inform design iterations
• Research materials and manufacturing processes to enhance product ergonomics and aesthetics
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget
• Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and manufacturing processes to incorporate cutting-edge innovations into designs
• Present design concepts and progress to stakeholders, advocating for user-centered design principles
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
• Detail complete product experiences from purchase to unboxing, assembly and usage

Preferred Qualifications

Agency or in-house design experience is preferable

Benefits

• Equity: We believe in our product and that the sky's the limit for where our business is going. You are an asset to Caraway’s success and we think you should be rewarded for it
• 401k: A 3% company match to help you plan for for your future
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions + access to FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA’s
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, depending on tenure, and access to additional fertility care services via KindBody
• A Setup that works for you:: From MacBook to PC, we’ve got you covered. Let us know what you prefer and we’ll get your at-home set up stocked!
• Elevate your Workspace: Annual reimbursements for you to elevate your workspace , from standing desks to desktop succulents, you got it!
• Fully Remote: Need to pick up the kids? No problem. Have a doctor’s appointment? Enjoy! Flexibility when you need it most
• Coworking Reimbursement: Need a break from the home setting? Monthly reimbursements for you to get out of the house and work from anywhere. From day passes, to monthly memberships, the world is your oyster, we mean office
• Events + Swag: Connection is top of mind (Yes, even in our completely remote environment). We have monthly virtual events, company wide offsites, and many opportunities for new Caraway swag!
• Leveling Up with Caraway: In addition to exciting opportunities and exposure in your day-to-day work, we offer annual reimbursements to all full-time employees to support their professional development aspirations!
• #AwayFromCaraway: We believe healthy, happy humans do better work. We offer unlimited PTO in addition to our 11+ paid annual holidays and quarterly wellness days
• Wellness Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursements for you to stay well . From meal services to gym memberships to monthly massages, we want our team to have the flexibility to choose what wellness means for them
• Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount on all Caraway Home products so you can continue to level up your kitchen and home life, too!
• Home Upgrade(s): Complimentary product as a new hire + continuous to expand your Caraway Home collection