Industrial Designer

Coates Group
Sydney
On-site
Full-time
Posted 27 days ago
Technology

Job Description

The Industrial Designer is responsible for the planning, design, and documentation of new and existing products, ensuring solutions are functional, user-friendly, and aligned to brand, technology, and commercial requirements. The role focuses on concept development, usability, and manufacturability, supporting the delivery of products that meet quality, aesthetic, and production standards across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the role

Design Development & Delivery - Deliver high-quality design outputs that meet technical requirements, timelines, and defined success criteria, supporting the successful development of new and existing products across the product lifecycle.

•Translate technical briefs into practical design solutions that meet functional and performance requirements
•Plan and prioritise design tasks to support delivery of agreed milestones and project outcomes
•Produce design outputs that balance usability, aesthetics, manufacturability, and commercial considerations
•Ensure design work is completed accurately and meets defined quality and performance expectations

 

Design Ideation, Documentation & Communication - Translate design briefs into clear, structured outputs that communicate intent effectively and support alignment across design, engineering, and manufacturing stakeholders.

•Develop artefacts that clearly convey design ideas and functionality
•Prepare accurate technical drawings and specifications to support manufacturing and production
•Present design concepts and prototypes in a clear and structured manner to support feedback and decision-making
•Incorporate user insights and feedback into design iterations to strengthen usability and product outcomes

 

Manufacturing & Product Realisation - Apply practical understanding of materials and manufacturing processes to ensure design solutions are feasible, efficient, and ready to progress into production.

•Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Excellence (DFX) principles during design development
•Build and test prototypes or samples to validate product functionality, usability, and performance
•Assess design feasibility by considering materials, production methods, safety requirements, and operational constraints
•Refine designs to support smooth transition from concept through to production readiness

 

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement - Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of design practices, team capability, and product outcomes.

•Engage proactively with product, engineering, marketing, and New Product Introduction (NPI) stakeholders to maintain alignment and progress
•Communicate updates, risks, and design considerations clearly to support effective project delivery
•Share knowledge and contribute ideas through team forums
•Provide guidance and informal support to junior team members to strengthen team capability

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

•Bachelors degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field​
•3+ years experience in industrial design or product development roles​
•Experience in product design creation, metalwork, basic electrical knowledge, DFM, technical drawing, BOM & costing
•Experience delivering manufacturing ready outputs, including CAD, drawings, and documentation​
•2D visualisation and graphic communication tools such as Adobe suite/ Figma/ Canva et
•Keyshot Rendering

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