Industrial Designer

Summary

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

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

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

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.