[Remote] Junior Industrial Designer (Home Category)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Waterworks is a company that has been enhancing the bath and kitchen experience for over 40 years through exceptional design. They are seeking a Junior Industrial Designer to support the Product Design team in creating luxury products, requiring strong design skills and the ability to translate concepts into manufacturable outcomes. Responsibilities • Concept Development & Visual Exploration • Lead and contribute to early-stage ideation by gathering high-quality visual references, analyzing design trends, and constructing compelling mood boards that articulate design direction and Waterworks aesthetic standards • Produce clear, expressive product sketches—both analog and digital—to explore new concepts and quickly convey visual intent • Conduct design studies and comparative analysis within the context of Waterworks’ existing product portfolio, ensuring new concepts feel both fresh and brand-coherent • 3D Modeling & Product Visualization • Build, refine, and maintain detailed SolidWorks models for new and existing products; apply best practices for surfacing, assemblies, and file management • Expand product concepts across a collection, ensuring continuity of form, proportion, and manufacturing feasibility • Generate high-fidelity renderings using KeyShot, with mastery of environment setup, lighting, materials, and scene composition to communicate design intent at a premium visual standard • Collaborate with internal partners using photorealistic renderings to support review meetings, line development, and executive presentations • Project & Communication Management • Partner closely with project managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring information flows clearly and accurately throughout each product’s lifecycle • Maintain project documentation and updates in Smartsheet, ensuring all timelines, milestones, and dependencies are tracked with precision • Record and summarize detailed design meeting notes, capturing key decisions and action items in a clear, organized format • Communicate effectively across teams—including merchandising, engineering, and production—tailoring visual and verbal communication to the audience Skills • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related design field • 3+ years design experience, preferably with an in-house design team • Expert proficiency in Solidworks, Keyshot • Advanced competency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for concepting, presentation development, and visual communication • Strong knowledge of luxury interior design principles, materials, finishes, and market expectations; ability to design with sensitivity to architectural context and luxury lifestyle environments • Excellent collaboration skills with an ability to receive constructive feedback and contribute to design discussion • Highly organized and ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing priorities • Portfolio required • Experience with the design of a technical, complex product beneficial • Luxury product or brand experience beneficial • Experience with Smartsheet beneficial Benefits • Competitive salaries • Bonus potential • Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision • 401k retirement savings plan • Generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) • Some summer half days • A volunteer day • Observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday Company Overview • Waterworks is the premier luxury bath and kitchen brand. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.waterworks.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job