Industrial Designer
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - 4 days – Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Inspired by the belief that thoughtfully designed products elevate everyday experiences, this role plays a meaningful part in shaping innovative product lines that bring the spirit of gracious living to life. Under general supervision, you’ll transform research insights, emerging trends, and design intent into tangible products—balancing creativity, craft, and technical rigor.
This is an opportunity for a curious, hands-on designer who thrives at the intersection of concept, form, and physical making, and who finds energy in turning ideas into beautifully realized design solutions
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Conceptualize and develop distinctive, innovative product designs with a strong emphasis on physical model-making, 3D CAD, and high-quality 3D renderings.
- Explore ideas through both digital and tactile design processes, using physicality to inform form, proportion, and user experience.
- Draw inspiration from market trends, fashion, interiors, and product design to create relevant and forward-thinking solutions.
- Communicate design intent clearly and compellingly through visuals, presentations, and prototypes.
- Navigate multiple design priorities with agility while maintaining creativity and attention to detail.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues and external partners, contributing to a culture of openness, trust, and shared creative excellence.
Skills/Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in physical product development or a related field
- Experience with a luxury brand in furniture, lighting, jewelry, or architectural/interior design preferred
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as at least one CAD tool such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, KeyShot, or Blender
- Experience with video editing and 3D animation is a plus
- Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, or an equivalent degree required
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We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The salary range for this position is $62,250 - $93,350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
