Industrial Designer

Description

Summary: Join an award-winning Strategic Design Agency as an Industrial Designer, leading projects from research to implementation, contributing to product strategy, and humanizing technology experiences. Highlights: 1. Lead and develop industrial design projects with creative ownership 2. Contribute to product strategy, EBL development, and portfolio consistency 3. Shape project proposals and identify opportunities beyond initial briefs Born and based in Barcelona, Nacar is an **award\-winning** *Strategic Design Agency*, impassioned by our **agile and international team** composed of over 90 creative professionals (*design strategists, researchers, product and UX / UI designers, engineers, and overall creatives*). We work with all\-size clients from across multiple industries, collaborating in **innovation** and establishing **solutions and product strategies** that apply to *Industrial, Digital, Brand and Service Design*. We also contribute to their digitalization, by conceptualizing and prototyping new, human centered products and services around technological capabilities. With a **hybrid\-work** model and **flexible working hours**, we are powered by a culture of *communication, collaboration, proactivity and positivity*, always aiming to **humanize technology experiences** and to transform into the **phygital** future. Our offices, an urban oasis, are located in the beautiful **Palo Alto**, an old factory in Poblenou, restored and converted into studios for designers and artists. Nacar was made to be a place where people can **grow and impact the world**, and we’re in continuous growth to always provide our best. Our team is connected by common *challenges*, eager to *discover*, *envision* and *materialize* new opportunities. Is this something you feel identified with? We're currently looking for **Industrial Designers** to join our Studio team and to work on health/biotech, mobility, consumer electronics and other exciting projects. **\-What will your day to day be like?\-** *You will:* * **Lead** and **develop** industrial design **projects** from research to implementation, taking **ownership** under creative leadership. * Conduct market analysis, benchmark studies and product archetype exploration to inform **strategic design directions.** * Contribute to product **strategy**, Experience Brand Language (**EBL**) development and **portfolio** **consistency** across clients. * Translate insights and requirements into **compelling** product concepts, narratives and CMF directions. * Develop **sketches**, **concepts**, **product** **architectures** and high\-quality **CAD** models, **renderings**, **animations** and **visual storytelling** material. * Evaluate **usability**, **ergonomics** and **user** **interaction** throughout the development process. * **Collaborate** closely with engineering, UX/UI and research teams to ensure consistency between concept vision and final execution. * Support workshops, presentations and client\-facing strategic discussions — helping **shape project proposals** and identifying **opportunities** beyond the initial brief. * Coordinate with **suppliers** and **manufacturers** when required. **\-What are we looking for?\-** * Strong **portfolio** demonstrating both **strategic** **thinking** and **industrial design excellence** — including CAD models, renderings, prototypes and final results. * Good understanding of **manufacturing** processes, **engineering** constraints and **product** architecture. * Strong **storytelling**, **visualization** and **presentation** skills. * Ability to **independently** manage and drive projects forward with a **proactive** mindset. * Proficiency in **Rhino**, **SolidWorks**, **KeyShot** and **Vizcom** — other software is welcome. * Experience with **Blender**, animation workflows and **AI** visualization tools is a plus. * Strong **communication** skills in **English**; Spanish is a plus. * Curious, collaborative and passionate about **innovation**, **systems** **thinking** and creating thoughtful products with lasting impact. **\-Why should you join?\-** This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for a challenge in the industrial design area and to be part of a center of innovation that is impacting clients all over the world :) *We also offer:* Permanent contract. Competitive salary \- with an yearly job performance appraisal. Hybrid working model \- you can either work from home or enjoy our beautiful studio (with free coffee and a great garden!). Join a dynamic \+15 nationalities community and enjoy our team\-building activities. Keep challenging yourself with our Nacar Academy training program, aligned with the creation of personalized career paths. ✨26 paid vacation days. Monthly allowance for internet costs and a budget for working\-from\-home materials. Health Insurance. Flexible working hours. Free tickets for the Palo Alto Market