Lead Industrial Designer
Skild AI · Pittsburgh, San Francisco · Pittsburgh · San Francisco
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Roboticsonsitelead$100k–$300k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead design strategy for next-generation robotic systems from concept to production.
- Shape human-robot interaction with intuitive, functional and compelling designs.
- Define materials, finishes and ergonomics for optimal usability and interaction.
Ideal candidate
Passionate industrial designer eager to explore uncharted waters in robotics, blending practicality with innovation to shape intuitive human-robot interaction and cohesive product experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in industrial design, with a strong portfolio in robotics, automation, or hardware
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.) and rendering tools (KeyShot, Blender)
- Experience with human-centered design and ergonomic principles
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing, and production techniques
- Experience designing robotic systems, consumer electronics, or automation products
- Familiarity with UI/UX principles for hardware interfaces
- Knowledge of rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining)
- Understanding of mechanical engineering and hardware collaboration
Lab profile
About Skild AI
Building general-purpose robotic intelligence that adapts robustly to unseen scenarios.
What they build
- General-purpose robotic intelligence
- Scalable foundation model for robot deployment
Known for
- Large-scale data-driven machine learning
- Robust adaptation to unseen scenarios
- Computer vision and manipulation
- Simulation and embedded systems