Freelance, NYC
YOU: An early-career industrial designer who loves making things real. You’re comfortable in 3D CAD, curious about how packaging gets built, and happiest when you’re moving between the screen and the workshop. You’re detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to take on whatever hands-on task helps an idea come to life, from a rendering to a 3D-printed prototype.
THEM: A purpose-driven CPG lifestyle brand shaping the future of connected, consumer-facing equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and refine 3D CAD models based on design direction.
Create renderings, presentations, and technical drawings to communicate concepts.
Help develop primary and secondary packaging, including bottles, cups, cartons, and other structures.
Support design iterations, file preparation, and documentation.
Build physical models and prototypes using 3D printing, paperboard, and other fabrication techniques.
Run and help maintain in-house 3D printers, including print prep, troubleshooting, and material handling.
Coordinate with vendors on paperboard and corrugated prototypes.
Support prototype evaluation, testing, and refinement.
Work closely with senior designers, engineers, and the creative team across multiple projects and shifting deadlines.
Keep design files, prototypes, and workshop resources organized.
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, or a related field.
0 to 3 years of relevant experience, including internships or academic projects.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar).
Familiarity with KeyShot, generative AI tools, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Interest in hands-on model making, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.
Exposure to packaging design, dielines, or manufacturing is a plus.
Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and receptive to feedback.
Collaborative, resourceful, and adaptable, with clear communication.
Portfolio showing design skills, technical curiosity, and attention to detail.
