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:
- 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
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
- Collaboration and communication
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- 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
