Industrial Designer

The Apple Industrial Design team is accepting portfolios from curious, passionate, and

collaborative industrial designers. We are looking for highly motivated, determined

problem-solvers with a rigorous attention to detail. We are interested in seeing work at

all levels.

Description

Industrial design engineers are responsible for designing and developing high quality

design concepts to drive new Apple products.

Responsibilities:

Perform hands-on prototyping, without relying solely on virtual design tools, to

create design prototypes and refine for mass production

Uphold Apple's design aesthetics with regards to materials and driving material

innovation with key engineering partners

Evaluate the construction of products and executing product design from concept

through to manufacturing

Sketch alongside other designers throughout the design process to communicate ideas of form, color and material exploration, and experience use cases to multi-functional teams to solve design problems

Build physical models, including simple paper models, quick prototypes using found and mixed media, 3D prints, and detailed 3D physical models using 2D drawing software and 3D CAD software

Work with electrical and mechanical design teams to understand engineering

constraints and incorporate feedback to ensure successful implementation for mass

production

Collaborate with team members to evaluate design feasibility based on aesthetic

appearance, functionality, production materials, costs/methods and marketing

Contribute to human factors research including product reliability testing, design of the testing protocol, user interviews and provide specific feedback on products

Collaborate with CAD engineers and CAD Sculptors to resolve design/manufacturing

and cosmetic issues with OEM vendors and manufacturers

Perform on-site collaborative work in confidential labs to understand technical challenges and provide creative solutions, including reviewing 2D and 3D CAD and engineering prototypes, and under regulated lighting conditions to refine materials, color, and finish and provide direction to manufacturing specialists

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for materials and material exploration

A healthy obsession with how things are made and how they work

Deep appreciation for aesthetics

Radical creativity

Excellent communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Masterʼs degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Design or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation

Must have a body of work that has been produced

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.