Job Summary
The Industrial Designer III is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for establishing the industrial design vision and user experience strategy for Juniper Systems' rugged handheld computers, GNSS receivers, accessories, and future product platforms. This role leads complex design initiatives from concept through commercialization and is recognized as a subject matter expert in industrial design, ergonomics, and product usability for rugged field-deployed technology.
The Industrial Designer III partners closely with engineering, product management, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and executive leadership to create products that strengthen Juniper Systems' competitive position while meeting the demanding requirements of customers working in agriculture, mapping, utilities, natural resources, public works, and other field environments.
This position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and design guidance across projects but does not have direct people-management responsibilities.
Essential Functions
- Lead industrial design strategy and execution for major product platforms and next-generation product development initiatives.
- Create and evaluate innovative design concepts that integrate customer needs, usability, durability, aesthetics, and technical requirements.
- Define product form language, design standards, user experience principles, and visual identity across product families.
- Conduct advanced research related to usability, ergonomics, environmental conditions, market trends, and emerging technologies.
- Develop high-quality sketches, renderings, CAD models, prototypes, and design specifications.
- Serve as the industrial design lead on cross-functional product development teams.
- Drive design decisions by balancing user experience, business objectives, engineering requirements, manufacturing feasibility, and project timelines.
- Evaluate and improve product serviceability, reliability, durability, and overall customer experience.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on production methods, materials, tooling, finishes, and quality considerations.
- Lead design reviews and provide recommendations to engineering and executive stakeholders.
- Establish design best practices, methods, and standards to improve product development effectiveness.
- Mentor designers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional team members.
- Support intellectual property initiatives through design innovation and documentation.
- Participate in customer visits, field research, trade shows, and product evaluations to gain first-hand understanding of user needs.
- Stay informed on advancements in industrial design, materials, manufacturing technologies, and user experience methodologies.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or closely related field.
- Requires 6+ years of progressively responsible industrial design experience, preferably involving rugged electronics, industrial equipment, outdoor products, or related technology products.
- Expert knowledge of industrial design principles, product development methodologies, and human-centered design practices.
- Demonstrated success leading products from concept through production launch.
- Advanced knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, tooling considerations, and design for manufacturability.
- Strong understanding of ruggedized product design, environmental considerations, and durability requirements.
- Exceptional visualization, sketching, CAD modeling, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to influence decisions across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and executive teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong mentoring and technical leadership capabilities.
- Ability to independently manage highly complex projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned by Juniper Systems.
Juniper Systems, Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
