Product Industrial Designer

Description

Vari, originally known as VariDesk®, started the standing desk revolution. Now in its 13th year, Vari’s mission is to create workspaces that elevate people. With millions of fans and a complete line of over 400 office furniture products in the market today, Vari is continuing to simplify and disrupt the office furniture industry by pioneering a direct B2C and B2B business model, reimagining how workspaces are defined, designed, and delivered.  

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Product Industrial Designer to join our product team in Coppell, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and refining innovative products that balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing, to bring products from concept through production while maintaining design integrity and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute design concepts that align with Vari’s brand, product strategy, and user needs
• Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to visualize design intent
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of designs
• Conduct material and process research to support innovative and sustainable design solutions
• Translate design concepts into detailed specifications and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in product prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in product or industrial design (consumer goods, contract or office furniture, electronics, or related industry preferred)
• Proficiency in design tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or Fusion 360
• Strong visualization and sketching skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (panel processing, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
• Excellent sense of form, color, materials, and ergonomics
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Portfolio showcasing a range of design projects from concept to production

Preferred Skills

• Experience with user-centered design and usability testing
• Knowledge of sustainability and circular design principles
• Familiarity with design thinking methodologies
• Experience working in an agile product development environment

Why Vari:

• Short-term and long-term incentive plan
• 401k and profit-sharing plan
• On-site gym, spa-like locker room
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, and adoption programs
• Personal and volunteer time off
• Team building events on and off-site
• Mentoring and career development
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness program and insurance premium discounts
• At-home work set-up