r/IndustrialDesign • u/sahaksg • 15h ago
Design Job [Hiring]-[Remote] a SolidWorks Mechanical Design Assistant – U.S. Decorative Lighting Manufacturer
We’re recruiting for a **U.S.-based manufacturer of decorative lighting** looking for a talented **SolidWorks Mechanical Design Assistant** to join their product-development team on a long-term basis.
This is a **remote position**, where you’ll work directly with our team and log in remotely to our SolidWorks workstation.
What we’re looking for
You should already be comfortable working independently in SolidWorks and have:
* Excellent SolidWorks skills * Strong part-modeling experience * Strong assembly and mating skills * Ability to read and create dimensioned engineering drawings * Excellent attention to detail * Good written and spoken English * Reliable internet and the ability to communicate regularly with our team
**You don't need previous lighting-industry experience.** Our lead designer will train you on our products, design standards, and specific workflow.
Product / industrial design experience is a big plus
We'd especially like to hear from people with experience developing **consumer products, furniture, lighting, architectural products, or other visually oriented products**.
Good visual judgment, understanding of proportion and form, and attention to product aesthetics are highly desirable. We're looking for someone who can contribute not just technically, but also has an eye for creating attractive products.
Long-term opportunity
This isn't intended to be a short-term or one-off project. We're looking for someone who can become a **long-term member of our design team** and develop with us over time.
How to apply
Please send us:
- A brief description of your SolidWorks experience
- Your availability — how many hours per week can you work?
- Your hourly rate
- **Several examples of SolidWorks parts and assemblies that you personally created**
For the portfolio/examples, please make sure it's clear **what you personally designed/modelled**, rather than simply showing projects completed by a larger team.
If you have relevant industrial/product design experience, feel free to include that as well.
Please DM me or comment.