Industrial Designer
Industrial Designer responsible for planning, design, and documentation of new and existing products. Focuses on concept development, usability, manufacturability and supports delivery of products that meet quality, aesthetic, and production standards across the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Design Development & Delivery
- Deliver high‐quality design outputs that meet technical requirements, timelines and defined success criteria.
- Translate technical briefs into practical design solutions that meet functional and performance requirements.
- Plan and prioritise design tasks to support delivery of agreed milestones and project outcomes.
- Produce design outputs that balance usability, aesthetics, manufacturability and commercial considerations.
- Ensure design work is completed accurately and meets defined quality and performance expectations.
Design Ideation, Documentation & Communication
- Translate design briefs into clear, structured outputs that communicate intent effectively.
- Develop artefacts that convey design ideas and functionality.
- Prepare accurate technical drawings and specifications to support manufacturing and production.
- Present design concepts and prototypes in a clear structured manner to support feedback and decision‐making.
- Incorporate user insights and feedback into design iterations to strengthen usability and product outcomes.
Manufacturing & Product Realisation
- Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Excellence (DFX) principles during design development.
- Build and test prototypes or samples to validate product functionality, usability and performance.
- Assess design feasibility by considering materials, production methods, safety requirements and operational constraints.
- Refine designs to support smooth transition from concept through to production readiness.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Engage proactively with product, engineering, marketing and New Product Introduction (NPI) stakeholders to maintain alignment and progress.
- Communicate updates, risks and design considerations clearly to support effective project delivery.
- Share knowledge and contribute ideas through team forums.
- Provide guidance and informal support to junior team members to strengthen team capability.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years experience in industrial design or product development roles.
- Experience in product design creation, metalwork, basic electrical knowledge, DFM, technical drawing, BOM & costing.
- Experience delivering manufacturing‐ready outputs, including CAD, drawings and documentation.
- Proficiency with 2D visualisation and graphic communication tools such as Adobe Suite, Figma, Canva.
- Experience with Keyshot rendering.
Benefits
Annual market‐competitive bonus programme and Thrive Program that includes flexible work options, virtual yoga or meditation sessions, Global Wellness paid day off, and a Give Back Day to support community impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Industrial Designer in Sydney employer: Coates-Group
Coates Group is an exceptional employer that combines the values of a family-owned business with the innovative spirit of a start-up, making it a dynamic place to work in Sydney. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer rapid career advancement opportunities and foster a collaborative, inclusive work culture where diverse ideas are valued. Join us to be part of a talented team dedicated to delivering impactful customer experiences while enjoying the benefits of working in a forward-thinking environment that prioritises integrity and authenticity.
