Industrial Designer

Welcome to Pioneer Square Brands, a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the consumer goods industry. Committed to delivering high-quality products, we take pride in our dedication to excellence, creativity, and customer satisfaction. With a diverse portfolio featuring renowned brands (Brenthaven, Gumdrop, and VAULT), our mobile technology accessories ensure our customers achieve successful technology deployments. Our team comprises passionate individuals united by a shared vision to shape the future of our industry. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a fast-paced environment where your ideas are highly valued, join us at Pioneer Square Brands and become an integral part of our exciting journey.

Our Core Purpose: We ensure mobile technology works so that people can focus on what matters.

Our Core Values:

• Genuine and Respectful

• Pride in Everything We Do

• Excellence through Innovation

• Obsessed with Customer Success

Pioneer Square Brands has a global footprint with office locations in High Point, North Carolina, and Manila, Philippines.

We are actively looking for a highly motivated and energetic professional with a positive attitude who desires to be part of our growing team. Competitive salaries and benefits, including profit sharing, await the successful candidate.

Industrial Designer

Location: High Point, NC

Employment Type: Full‑time, On‑site (open to candidates who are willing to relocate)

About the Role:

We are seeking an Industrial Designer to support the design and development of consumer-level products from concept through production. This role is ideal for a designer who is eager to build hands-on experience, contribute creative ideas, and collaborate closely with engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end design process, including ideation, sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and refinements

• Translate creative concepts into functional, manufacturable designs

• Develop CAD models, drawings, and basic renderings for product concepts

• Assist in material selection, finishes, colors, and surface treatments

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, sourcing, marketing)

• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers and stakeholders

• Support preparation of design documentation for tooling and manufacturing

• Stay informed on consumer trends, materials, and design innovations

• Other related tasks

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field

• 2 - 5 years of professional experience or relevant internships in product or industrial design

• Foundational proficiency in CAD and design software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Onshape, Adobe Creative Suite)

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and apply basic engineering concepts

• Strong sketching and visual communication skills

• Basic understanding of product development and manufacturing processes

• Ability to receive feedback, iterate designs, and meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing consumer products (home goods, lifestyle, electronics, furniture, or similar)

• Exposure to mass production, tooling constraints, or supplier collaboration

• Familiarity with prototype fabrication methods (3D printing, mock-ups)

• Portfolio demonstrating design process, problem-solving, and aesthetics

Competencies:

• Creative thinking and curiosity

• Problem-solving mindset

• Collaboration and communication

• Willingness to learn and adapt

• Time and task management

• Attention to form, function, and user experience

Success Indicators:

• Produces accurate CAD models and design assets with minimal revisions

• Demonstrates improvement in translating concepts to manufacturable designs

• Actively contributes ideas and solutions during design discussions

• Builds strong collaboration with engineering and product teams

• Consistently meets project timelines and quality standards