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23 September 2025

Industrial/Product Designer

Monthly Salary Range : Fixed Fee

Industrial Design

Open to all

Contract/Freelance

Remote

The Opportunity:

We are an early-stage venture working at the intersection of consumer experiences, IoT hardware, and retail spaces. We’re building compact, smart devices that combine embedded systems with high-touch, physical interfaces to reimagine everyday interactions.


What you’ll work on:


  • Exterior / Industrial Design

    • Form factor explorations: sleek, durable, and intuitive devices for public environments.

    • Material and finish selection balancing premium appeal with mass manufacturability.

    • Ergonomic considerations: easy to use, minimal maintenance, user-friendly interaction.

    • Collaboration with branding to ensure design consistency with the consumer journey.


  • Embedded / Product Integration

    • Housing for sensors, electronics, and payment modules in compact enclosures.

    • Work with the engineering team to translate CAD and mockups into functional prototypes.

    • Thermal, structural, and maintenance considerations for reliable real-world usage.

    • Iterative prototyping: from 3D-printed shells to pilot-ready units.


What we’re looking for:


  • Strong portfolio across product/industrial design (consumer goods, retail, IoT, or lifestyle tech is a plus).

  • Comfort working at the concept-to-prototype stage in a startup environment.

  • Ability to bridge aesthetic design with engineering constraints.

  • Familiarity with CAD tools, prototyping methods, and basic embedded housing design.


Why join us


  • Be part of a founding-stage team shaping a new consumer product category.

  • Your design will directly go to market and touch thousands of consumers in public spaces.

  • Work on cross-disciplinary challenges: exterior design + embedded integration + consumer interaction.

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