Product Designer

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