Senior Industrial Designer
Espiritu Studio, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Company:
Espiritu Studio Location:
Salt Lake City, UT (on site only) Posted:
Feb 27 Job Title:
Senior Industrial Designer Job Type:
Full-time Reports to:
Director of Product Development Salary:
Dependent on experience
About Us At Espiritu Studio, we bring bold, innovative ideas to life, building solutions that create lasting impact. Through deep collaboration across strategy, design, and engineering, we develop what doesn’t yet exist.
Grounded in purpose and guided by research, our team crafts solutions that are as thoughtful as they are transformative, with people at the center and the future always in focus.
Job Description As Senior Industrial Designer, you'll lead the Espiritu design process from concept to completion. You’ll combine creativity, technical expertise, and leadership to deliver products in diverse industries that meet functional, ergonomic, and aesthetic requirements while exceeding client expectations.
What You’ll Do
Lead a structured process including user observation, experience mapping, and competitive analysis to identify and document product requirements.
Create extensive conceptual sketches for evaluation and selection.
Facilitate brainstorming and creative problem‑solving workshops.
Develop models and illustrations to communicate scale, context, features, functions, and aesthetics.
Define color, material, and finish (CMF) specifications and contribute to manufacturing tech pack development.
Deliver high‑quality presentations and maintain clear and enthusiastic client communication.
Validate designs through focus groups and simulated use studies.
Perform basic project management tasks including maintaining project schedules and budgets and communicating risks to management.
Drive internal design process improvements and integrate new technologies.
Who You Are
A design leader, strategic thinker, and hands‑on maker.
An example of ownership, reliability, ambition, and service.
Passionate about building culture and elevating team performance.
Experienced with hardgoods design; soft goods and medical devices are a plus.
Skilled in designing for diverse prototyping and manufacturing methods (textiles, plastics, metals).
Proficient in SolidWorks, Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Keyshot.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design (or 2 years directly related industry experience).
U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
4–6 years of post‑educational product design experience.
Ability to travel to client locations within the US.
Why Join Us? At Espiritu Studio, we hold ourselves to a higher standard than most. You will be expected to embrace the Espiritu culture and embody our company’s core values. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and impact. You’ll work on projects that push boundaries, shape industries, and create meaningful change— all while growing your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including
Retirement savings (SIRA) with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Supplemental Insurance Options
Equal Opportunity Espiritu is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diverse perspectives fuel innovation and strengthen our culture. Our commitment is to create a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. If you’re excited about our mission but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply — we care as much about potential and passion as we do about experience.
Only full‑time, in‑office candidates will be considered. Espiritu Studio does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
Application Details Thanks for applying to Espiritu Studio! Please include your resume, a link to your portfolio, and your date of availability to start full‑time. Portfolios should demonstrate your skills in design research, requirement definition, sketching and ideation, 3D modeling, early fabrication and finished good manufacturing, and clear communication. Candidate resumes and portfolios will be screened by Espiritu Studio team members, with the most qualified candidates invited for in‑person interviews.
Accolades
Red Dot Design Award Best of the Best
Red Dot Design Award
XPRIZE Challenge Finalist
Legacy for the Future Design Award
Outdoor Retailer Best in Show
Best of CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Utah Innovation Award ’11
Utah Innovation Award ’10
Utah Innovation Award ’07
Innovation Idol Award
Red Dot Design Museum Singapore
Design Korea Exhibition
Utah Arts and Museums Traveling Exhibition
DesignArts Utah Exhibition Jurors Award ’09
DesignArts Utah Exhibition Jurors Award ’07
DesignArts Utah Exhibition ’22
DesignArts Utah Exhibition ’11
DesignArts Utah Exhibition ’03
Utah Design Exhibit ’23
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Espiritu Studio Location:
Salt Lake City, UT (on site only) Posted:
Feb 27 Job Title:
Senior Industrial Designer Job Type:
Full-time Reports to:
Director of Product Development Salary:
Dependent on experience
About Us At Espiritu Studio, we bring bold, innovative ideas to life, building solutions that create lasting impact. Through deep collaboration across strategy, design, and engineering, we develop what doesn’t yet exist.
Grounded in purpose and guided by research, our team crafts solutions that are as thoughtful as they are transformative, with people at the center and the future always in focus.
Job Description As Senior Industrial Designer, you'll lead the Espiritu design process from concept to completion. You’ll combine creativity, technical expertise, and leadership to deliver products in diverse industries that meet functional, ergonomic, and aesthetic requirements while exceeding client expectations.
What You’ll Do
Lead a structured process including user observation, experience mapping, and competitive analysis to identify and document product requirements.
Create extensive conceptual sketches for evaluation and selection.
Facilitate brainstorming and creative problem‑solving workshops.
Develop models and illustrations to communicate scale, context, features, functions, and aesthetics.
Define color, material, and finish (CMF) specifications and contribute to manufacturing tech pack development.
Deliver high‑quality presentations and maintain clear and enthusiastic client communication.
Validate designs through focus groups and simulated use studies.
Perform basic project management tasks including maintaining project schedules and budgets and communicating risks to management.
Drive internal design process improvements and integrate new technologies.
Who You Are
A design leader, strategic thinker, and hands‑on maker.
An example of ownership, reliability, ambition, and service.
Passionate about building culture and elevating team performance.
Experienced with hardgoods design; soft goods and medical devices are a plus.
Skilled in designing for diverse prototyping and manufacturing methods (textiles, plastics, metals).
Proficient in SolidWorks, Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Keyshot.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design (or 2 years directly related industry experience).
U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
4–6 years of post‑educational product design experience.
Ability to travel to client locations within the US.
Why Join Us? At Espiritu Studio, we hold ourselves to a higher standard than most. You will be expected to embrace the Espiritu culture and embody our company’s core values. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and impact. You’ll work on projects that push boundaries, shape industries, and create meaningful change— all while growing your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including
Retirement savings (SIRA) with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Supplemental Insurance Options
Equal Opportunity Espiritu is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diverse perspectives fuel innovation and strengthen our culture. Our commitment is to create a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. If you’re excited about our mission but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply — we care as much about potential and passion as we do about experience.
Only full‑time, in‑office candidates will be considered. Espiritu Studio does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
Application Details Thanks for applying to Espiritu Studio! Please include your resume, a link to your portfolio, and your date of availability to start full‑time. Portfolios should demonstrate your skills in design research, requirement definition, sketching and ideation, 3D modeling, early fabrication and finished good manufacturing, and clear communication. Candidate resumes and portfolios will be screened by Espiritu Studio team members, with the most qualified candidates invited for in‑person interviews.
Accolades
Red Dot Design Award Best of the Best
Red Dot Design Award
XPRIZE Challenge Finalist
Legacy for the Future Design Award
Outdoor Retailer Best in Show
Best of CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Utah Innovation Award ’11
Utah Innovation Award ’10
Utah Innovation Award ’07
Innovation Idol Award
Red Dot Design Museum Singapore
Design Korea Exhibition
Utah Arts and Museums Traveling Exhibition
DesignArts Utah Exhibition Jurors Award ’09
DesignArts Utah Exhibition Jurors Award ’07
DesignArts Utah Exhibition ’22
DesignArts Utah Exhibition ’11
DesignArts Utah Exhibition ’03
Utah Design Exhibit ’23
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