Baxter International Inc.
Sr. Industrial Designer,
Baxter International Inc., Round Lake, Illinois, United States, 60073
Sr. Industrial Designer
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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
About the Role The Baxter Human-Centered Product Design team partners with global development groups to deliver interaction, visual, and industrial design supported by research and usability testing. Designers collaborate with stakeholders and customers to create differentiated experiences for clinicians and patients. We’re seeking someone who works well with R&D and cross‑functional teams, can operate independently, and contributes to industrial design, user research, and end‑user testing. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, creative problem solver, and passionate designer who applies user‑experience principles to address real user needs.
What You'll Do
Communicate design intent through sketching, 3D CAD, rendering, user stories, and prototypes from low‑fidelity concepts to final design assets
Balance the needs of cross‑functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, and Quality
Contribute to usability testing and customer research activities
Facilitate design or research sessions as needed
Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with strong written and verbal communication skills
Use Adobe Creative Suite and a range of design, prototyping, and wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator)
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree or higher
1–3 years of professional experience
Background in UX, visual, industrial, or design research disciplines
Skilled with Adobe Creative Cloud
Familiar with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Rhino
Capable with 3D modeling in Blender
Comfortable using simulation tools like Autodesk Fusion 360
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in‑person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000–$121,000 annually. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about pay philosophy and benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Benefits (U.S.) Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, employee discount program, employee assistance program, and childcare benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.
Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers. To protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
About the Role The Baxter Human-Centered Product Design team partners with global development groups to deliver interaction, visual, and industrial design supported by research and usability testing. Designers collaborate with stakeholders and customers to create differentiated experiences for clinicians and patients. We’re seeking someone who works well with R&D and cross‑functional teams, can operate independently, and contributes to industrial design, user research, and end‑user testing. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, creative problem solver, and passionate designer who applies user‑experience principles to address real user needs.
What You'll Do
Communicate design intent through sketching, 3D CAD, rendering, user stories, and prototypes from low‑fidelity concepts to final design assets
Balance the needs of cross‑functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, and Quality
Contribute to usability testing and customer research activities
Facilitate design or research sessions as needed
Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with strong written and verbal communication skills
Use Adobe Creative Suite and a range of design, prototyping, and wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator)
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree or higher
1–3 years of professional experience
Background in UX, visual, industrial, or design research disciplines
Skilled with Adobe Creative Cloud
Familiar with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Rhino
Capable with 3D modeling in Blender
Comfortable using simulation tools like Autodesk Fusion 360
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in‑person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000–$121,000 annually. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about pay philosophy and benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Benefits (U.S.) Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, employee discount program, employee assistance program, and childcare benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.
Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers. To protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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