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Staff Industrial Designer - Outdoor Power Equipment Team On-site - Brookfield, Wisconsin Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Staff Industrial Designer to join our Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) team. In this role, you will drive innovative design solutions, focusing on user needs and product performance. If you are passionate about industrial design and want to help shape the future of professional outdoor power equipment, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Be Doing As a Staff Industrial Designer, you will play a critical role in developing high-performance products that enhance the experience of outdoor service professionals. You will explore form and function, translating user insights into innovative design solutions that align with Milwaukee Tool's commitment to excellence. Daily Responsibilities Industrial design at Milwaukee Tool is chartered to create compelling solutions focused on solving critical user needs. Lead the development of new products with a deep understanding of user needs, exploring inventive solutions that enhance interactions between the user and the product or system. Conduct competitive assessments, field visits, and trend research to identify unmet user needs and inspire innovative designs. Explore conceptual directions through sketching, 2D illustrations, renderings, 3D CAD, and physical prototypes, ensuring compelling visual storytelling that gains team alignment. Present design proposals in a phase-gate process, securing cross-functional consensus and ensuring strategic alignment. Guide projects through all pre-production stages, including specifications for CMF (color, materials, finish), product graphics, and UI, while balancing cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs. Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, and product management teams to ensure designs are executed at the highest level. Participate in project meetings, teleconferences, and design reviews, while also leading discussions with process partners and design peers. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in industrial design or equivalent from an accredited institution. 3-5 years of professional experience in product design and development, preferably in consumer products or durable goods. Portfolio demonstrating strong product design, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in sketching, rendering, and CAD modeling, with experience using Blender, SolidWorks, KeyShot, or similar 3D tools. Ability to effectively communicate design concepts through visual storytelling and strategic thinking. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. About Milwaukee - Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation Founded in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in developing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and durability for professional users. Whether through our M12 and M18 cordless systems, FUEL technology, jobsite lighting, or hand tools and storage solutions, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the trades with cutting-edge tools. If you're ready to take the next step as a Staff Industrial Designer, please submit your resume, portfolio, or website along with your application. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now Milwaukee Tool

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