Contract Industrial Designer
Design Observer, Chicago, IL, United States
Choi Design Group is expanding and we’re looking for a highly skilled Industrial Designer who is ready to jump in, project manage, and help drive bold ideas forward.
We’re a fast-moving, future-focused design consultancy based in near downtown Chicago, with over 30 years of experience delivering impactful work across tech, medical, industrial, and consumer products. Our team thrives at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and execution and we’re looking for someone who does the same.
This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, forward-thinking projects where your ideas won’t just be heard, they’ll shape real-world outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Lead ideation and concept development with clarity, creativity, and speed
Create compelling, high-level sketches and visual narratives that communicate ideas effectively
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to bring concepts to life
Translate complex client needs into insight-driven design solutions
Deliver high-quality work with precision, accountability, and momentum
What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a designer who combines strong creative vision with professional rigor—someone who can both think big and execute at a high level.
2-5 years of professional industrial design experience
Exceptional form development, aesthetics, and design sensibility
Advanced Proficiency In
SolidWorks
KeyShot
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong sketching and visualization skills showing you can communicate ideas quickly and clearly
Experience with AI-driven design tools and workflows
Proven ability to collaborate, take direction, and elevate the work through iteration
A high degree of time management, reliability, and professionalism
Why Join Us?
Work on cutting-edge, cross-industry projects
Be part of a collaborative, design-driven culture
Flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive compensation
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We’re a fast-moving, future-focused design consultancy based in near downtown Chicago, with over 30 years of experience delivering impactful work across tech, medical, industrial, and consumer products. Our team thrives at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and execution and we’re looking for someone who does the same.
This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, forward-thinking projects where your ideas won’t just be heard, they’ll shape real-world outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Lead ideation and concept development with clarity, creativity, and speed
Create compelling, high-level sketches and visual narratives that communicate ideas effectively
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to bring concepts to life
Translate complex client needs into insight-driven design solutions
Deliver high-quality work with precision, accountability, and momentum
What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a designer who combines strong creative vision with professional rigor—someone who can both think big and execute at a high level.
2-5 years of professional industrial design experience
Exceptional form development, aesthetics, and design sensibility
Advanced Proficiency In
SolidWorks
KeyShot
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong sketching and visualization skills showing you can communicate ideas quickly and clearly
Experience with AI-driven design tools and workflows
Proven ability to collaborate, take direction, and elevate the work through iteration
A high degree of time management, reliability, and professionalism
Why Join Us?
Work on cutting-edge, cross-industry projects
Be part of a collaborative, design-driven culture
Flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive compensation
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