KiwiCo, Inc.
Industrial Designer / Product Designer (Physical Products) - Contractor
KiwiCo, Inc., Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Overview
Industrial Designer / Product Designer (Physical Products) - Contractor. KiwiCo is an innovative eCommerce company dedicated to sparking creativity and curiosity in kids and kids at heart. We deliver hands-on projects through a subscription service, manage an e-commerce storefront, and run a content platform to inspire and educate. Our office is in Mountain View, CA with a hybrid schedule (3-4 office days per week, remainder remote). About the Job
We’re looking for a designer to join our Product Design team as a contractor to help develop compelling products and experiences for kids and families. As a Product Designer with a mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial design background, you will ideate and develop new products that expand the KiwiCo product assortment. You are an independent go-getter with strong mechanical intuition, capable of making things both fun and functional, and you have a passion for user testing. You will be experienced in rapid prototyping and testing, ideally with experience creating “build-it-yourself” products. You will lead your own projects from conception through finished product, including brainstorming, prototyping, pitching, refining, testing, preparing product specs, and sampling. You will collaborate with and receive support from the Product Design team. Role and Responsibilities
Experience designing for manufacture:
4+ years designing physical products; experience across the product development process from concept to finished product; strong commitment to design excellence. Strong prototyping skills:
hands-on maker with proficiency in laser cutting, 3D printing, hand building. Experience with user testing and insights:
translate feedback from users (kids) into actionable product changes; play testing with kids is a plus. Passionate about kids, creativity, and play:
design that sparks curiosity and engagement for all ages. Strong visualization skills:
communicate ideas with sketches and renders; proficient in 3D modeling (Solidworks or Fusion360 and others). Time management and multitasking:
prioritize and lead multiple projects with cross-functional collaboration. Collaboration & communication:
work with Operations, Sourcing, Editorial, and Marketing; strong cross-functional communication. Always learning:
eager to learn, grow, and push boundaries. Required Qualifications
4+ years experience designing products from concept to manufacturing Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or Product Design Proficient in 3D modeling software (Solidworks or Fusion360) Proficient in Adobe Suite The starting pay range for this position is between $45 and $55 per hour. However, the final hourly offered may differ based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and business needs. Diversity
KiwiCo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at KiwiCo are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category. Job Details
Employment type: Contract Job function: Design and Product Management Industries: Software Development Referral notices and location-based postings are provided for informational purposes only as part of our job postings.
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Industrial Designer / Product Designer (Physical Products) - Contractor. KiwiCo is an innovative eCommerce company dedicated to sparking creativity and curiosity in kids and kids at heart. We deliver hands-on projects through a subscription service, manage an e-commerce storefront, and run a content platform to inspire and educate. Our office is in Mountain View, CA with a hybrid schedule (3-4 office days per week, remainder remote). About the Job
We’re looking for a designer to join our Product Design team as a contractor to help develop compelling products and experiences for kids and families. As a Product Designer with a mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial design background, you will ideate and develop new products that expand the KiwiCo product assortment. You are an independent go-getter with strong mechanical intuition, capable of making things both fun and functional, and you have a passion for user testing. You will be experienced in rapid prototyping and testing, ideally with experience creating “build-it-yourself” products. You will lead your own projects from conception through finished product, including brainstorming, prototyping, pitching, refining, testing, preparing product specs, and sampling. You will collaborate with and receive support from the Product Design team. Role and Responsibilities
Experience designing for manufacture:
4+ years designing physical products; experience across the product development process from concept to finished product; strong commitment to design excellence. Strong prototyping skills:
hands-on maker with proficiency in laser cutting, 3D printing, hand building. Experience with user testing and insights:
translate feedback from users (kids) into actionable product changes; play testing with kids is a plus. Passionate about kids, creativity, and play:
design that sparks curiosity and engagement for all ages. Strong visualization skills:
communicate ideas with sketches and renders; proficient in 3D modeling (Solidworks or Fusion360 and others). Time management and multitasking:
prioritize and lead multiple projects with cross-functional collaboration. Collaboration & communication:
work with Operations, Sourcing, Editorial, and Marketing; strong cross-functional communication. Always learning:
eager to learn, grow, and push boundaries. Required Qualifications
4+ years experience designing products from concept to manufacturing Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or Product Design Proficient in 3D modeling software (Solidworks or Fusion360) Proficient in Adobe Suite The starting pay range for this position is between $45 and $55 per hour. However, the final hourly offered may differ based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and business needs. Diversity
KiwiCo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at KiwiCo are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category. Job Details
Employment type: Contract Job function: Design and Product Management Industries: Software Development Referral notices and location-based postings are provided for informational purposes only as part of our job postings.
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