Lead Industrial Designer (Robotics)

Location: Pittsburgh or San Francisco, United States

Base salary: $100,000–$300,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is building general-purpose robotic intelligence designed to adapt to unseen scenarios and support the widespread deployment of robots.

What you will do

• Lead industrial design strategy from initial concept through production.
• Develop and refine robotic system concepts using sketches, CAD models, and prototypes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility, manufacturability, and effective hardware integration.
• Define materials, finishes, and ergonomic requirements for intuitive and usable robotic products.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to improve human-robot interaction and hardware interfaces.
• Present design concepts to stakeholders and leadership while aligning products with the brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• 7+ years of industrial design experience and a strong portfolio in robotics, automation, or hardware.
• Proficiency with CAD and rendering tools, including SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, or Blender.
• Experience with human-centered design, ergonomic principles, materials, manufacturing, and production techniques.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing and CNC machining.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering and experience collaborating with hardware teams.

Nice to have

• Experience designing robotic systems, consumer electronics, or automation products.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles for hardware interfaces.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on next-generation robotic intelligence and human-robot interaction.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, and UX specialists.
• Contribute to innovative projects involving data-driven machine learning and robotics.
• Join a team that includes people ranging from new graduates to domain experts.