21 Aug
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WeHear Innovations
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Ahmedabad
21 Aug
WeHear Innovations
Ahmedabad
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Industrial Designer who can take products from early-stage concepts to production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate should combine strong industrial design skills with engineering understanding, user-centric design thinking, ergonomics, and manufacturing knowledge.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating innovative consumer electronics, hearing technology, wearable, and assistive products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead industrial design projects from concept generation to final production.
- Develop innovative product concepts considering aesthetics, ergonomics, functionality, technology, and manufacturability.
- Create sketches, concepts, 3D models, high-quality renders, animations, and design presentations.
- Develop 3D CAD models and surfaces for consumer electronics, hearing devices, and wearable products.
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electronics, Acoustic, R&D;, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams.
- Conduct user research, competitor analysis, market research, and design benchmarking.
- Develop CMF (Color, Material & Finish) strategies and maintain consistency across product families.
- Develop prototypes using 3D printing, CNC, molding, and other rapid prototyping methods.
- Evaluate prototypes for ergonomics, usability, aesthetics, assembly, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to convert design concepts into mass-production products.
- Conduct DFM/DFA reviews and resolve design issues during product development and production.
- Prepare design specifications, presentations, BOMs, technical documentation,
and manufacturing references.
- Guide and review the work of junior designers.
- Maintain consistency in WeHear's overall product design language.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in Industrial/Product Design.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product development is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of industrial and product design principles.
- Excellent sketching and concept development skills.
- Strong 3D CAD skills in SOLIDWORKS, PTC Creo, Fusion 360, or similar software.
- Strong rendering and visualization skills using KeyShot, Blender, V-Ray, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of ergonomics, human factors, proportions, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Good knowledge of plastic product design and injection molding.
- Understanding of DFM, DFA, tolerances, assembly, and prototyping processes.
- Ability to communicate design concepts through sketches, renders, prototypes, and presentations.
Preferred Experience Experience in any of the following areas will be an advantage:
- Consumer Electronics
- Audio Products / Headphones / Earbuds
- Hearing Aids
- Wearable Technology
- Medical Devices
- IoT Products
- Acoustic Products
- Miniaturized Product Design
- Surface Modeling
- CMF Development
- 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping
- Reverse Engineering
Basic knowledge of simulation tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or SOLIDWORKS Simulation is also preferred.
What We Look For
- Strong design thinking combined with an engineering mindset.
- Ability to balance design, technology, ergonomics, cost, and manufacturability.
- Strong ownership and ability to independently drive projects.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong attention to detail and high design-quality standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary startup environment.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior designers.
- Passion for creating meaningful products that improve people's lives.
Why Join WeHear?
- Work on next-generation Hearing Technology and Audio Products.
- Opportunity to take products from Concept → Prototype → Engineering → Manufacturing → Market.
- Work closely with Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Electronics, and R&D; teams.
- Gain hands-on exposure to prototyping, manufacturing, suppliers, and real-world product development.
- Opportunity to build globally competitive products from India.
Application Requirements Candidates are required to submit:
- Updated Resume
- Portfolio – Mandatory
- Details of relevant product development projects
- CAD / Rendering / Prototyping work
- LinkedIn or other professional profile (optional)
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹56,000.00 per month
Advantages
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
📌 Senior Industrial Designer (Ahmedabad)
🏢 WeHear Innovations
📍 Ahmedabad