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56 companies actively hiring ID talent across the US — Big Tech, automotive, aerospace, consumer brands, and design agencies. Curated for new and early-career designers.
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Pacific Northwest
Seattle · Portland · Bellevue
13 companies
Amazon Devices
Largest consumer hardware ID team in the US. Echo, Ring, Kindle, and Fire TV all designed here. Heavy process culture that rewards rigor and thoroughness.
OngoingPosted Jan 10, 2026
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Microsoft Surface
One of the most respected consumer electronics ID programs in the US. Surface, HoloLens, and peripherals. Mature design culture consistently open to new grads.
OngoingPosted Feb 1, 2026
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Valve Corporation
Steam Deck is a landmark in consumer hardware ergonomics. Flat org, highly selective. A stretch application that is always worth sending.
OngoingPosted Sep 1, 2025
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Nike Inc.
World-leading footwear and apparel design. Nike's Innovation Kitchen offers entry-level designers real exposure to high-volume development and materials research.
Closes May 31, 2026Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Adidas America
Adidas North America's creative hub. Footwear, apparel, and accessories design. Strong CMF and trend research teams in Portland's design district.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · careers.adidas.com/Portland
Closes Apr 30, 2026Posted Jan 20, 2026
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REI Co-op
Co-op Studios designs own-brand gear and apparel. Research-heavy, user-centered, sustainability-first. One of the most authentic design cultures in the outdoor industry.
↗ Contact: Design Recruiting · careers@rei.com
Closes Jun 30, 2026Posted Feb 15, 2026
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Brooks Running
Performance footwear brand headquartered in Seattle. Strong new-grad exposure to biomechanics, ergonomics, and human factors through a tight-knit design team.
↗ Contact: HR Design · hrdesign@brooksrunning.com
OngoingPosted Nov 1, 2025
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Columbia Sportswear
In-house design for outdoor apparel, gear, and footwear. Genuine sustainability focus and material innovation. Relaxed Portland culture with real design rigor.
Closes May 1, 2026Posted Jan 5, 2026
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Boeing Commercial
Cabin experience design — seating, galleys, and passenger environments. Deep engineering culture with access to manufacturing at extraordinary scale.
↗ Contact: Design Recruiting · boeing.com/jobs/design
OngoingPosted Dec 1, 2025
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Teague Design
One of the oldest design firms in the world, founded 1926 in Seattle. Aviation interiors, mobility, and consumer products. Send portfolio directly.
↗ Contact: Direct: careers@teague.com
Closes Apr 15, 2026Posted Feb 20, 2026
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Blue Origin
Human-rated spacecraft interiors and ground support equipment. Growing team designing for the most extreme human factors environment on earth.
OngoingPosted Jan 15, 2026
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PACCAR Design
Kenworth and Peterbilt truck exterior, interior, and CMF design. A surprisingly creative and underrated ID program with serious DFM exposure at scale.
OngoingPosted Oct 1, 2025
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Outdoor Research
Technical outdoor apparel and gear. Small, tight-knit design team with direct access to product decisions. Ideal for designers who love materials and human factors.
↗ Contact: Design contact: design@outdoorresearch.com
Closes Jun 1, 2026Posted Mar 1, 2026
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California
Bay Area · LA · San Diego
13 companies
Apple
The defining consumer hardware ID team globally. iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — all designed here. Portfolio must demonstrate extreme restraint, precision, and material thinking.
OngoingPosted Jan 1, 2026
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Google Hardware
Pixel phones, Nest, wearables, and enterprise hardware. Elite global ID team with strong sustainability commitment. Target as a stretch application.
OngoingPosted Feb 1, 2026
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Meta Reality Labs
Oculus Quest, Ray-Ban Stories, AR glasses. The most hardware-intensive team in social tech. CMF-heavy, ergonomics-focused with long product cycles.
OngoingPosted Jan 20, 2026
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Tesla
Interior and exterior vehicle design plus energy products. Rapid iteration and engineering-collaborative culture with strong emphasis on first-principles design.
OngoingPosted Dec 15, 2025
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Logitech
High-volume consumer electronics ID — mice, keyboards, webcams, and gaming peripherals. Strong DFM culture and an accessible entry-level program.
Closes May 31, 2026Posted Feb 10, 2026
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HP Inc.
Laptops, printers, 3D printing, and accessories. HP's Experience Design team spans ID, UX, and CMF with structured rotations and mentorship for new grads.
OngoingPosted Jan 15, 2026
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Beats by Dre
Consumer audio industrial design, now a division of Apple. Heavy CMF focus in an LA-based studio — unusual in hardware ID and more accessible than Cupertino.
Closes Jun 30, 2026Posted Feb 1, 2026
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IDEO
The world's best-known design firm. Entry-level roles blend ID, research, and strategy. Exceptional mentorship and methodology in a highly competitive environment.
↗ Contact: Direct: jobs@ideo.com · ideo.com/careers
Closes May 1, 2026Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Specialized Bicycles
One of the most design-forward cycling brands. Road, mountain, and e-bike product design with strong human factors, materials, and aerodynamics culture.
↗ Contact: Design Recruiting · careers@specialized.com
OngoingPosted Nov 1, 2025
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GoPro
Action cameras and accessories. Design challenges include extreme durability, water resistance, and ergonomics for physical activity. Good DFM and CMF exposure.
↗ Contact: HR Design · design.talent@gopro.com
Closes May 15, 2026Posted Jan 10, 2026
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Sonos
Premium wireless audio products. One of the cleanest form language practices in consumer electronics. Small, craft-oriented design team in Santa Barbara.
↗ Contact: Design contact: design.jobs@sonos.com
OngoingPosted Dec 1, 2025
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Snap (Spectacles)
Snap's hardware team designs AR glasses and wearable cameras. Emerging category with high creative latitude and strong intersection of fashion and electronics design.
↗ Contact: Hardware Design Recruiting · snap.com/jobs
Closes Jun 30, 2026Posted Feb 15, 2026
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Intuitive Surgical
Da Vinci surgical robotic systems design. Human factors at the highest stakes level. Outstanding for designers who want to work at the intersection of ID and life sciences.
OngoingPosted Jan 20, 2026
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Midwest
Detroit · Chicago · Milwaukee
12 companies
Ford Motor Company
Ford Design Center in Dearborn. Interior, exterior, CMF, and UX/ID for Ford and Lincoln. Strong rotational program for new graduates with world-class studio facilities.
Closes May 31, 2026Posted Jan 5, 2026
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GM Design Center
One of the largest auto design studios in the world. Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC. Excellent structured internship-to-hire pipeline with outstanding benefits.
Closes May 31, 2026Posted Jan 10, 2026
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Herman Miller
Iconic workspace and furniture design. A founding company of American modernist ID. Design is embedded in company DNA with strong craft culture and materials focus.
↗ Contact: Design HR · hrdesign@hermanmiller.com
OngoingPosted Oct 1, 2025
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Steelcase
World's largest office furniture company. Design research spans workspace, healthcare, and education in LEED-certified facilities. Very accessible to new grads.
↗ Contact: Design Recruiting · recruiting@steelcase.com
Closes Apr 30, 2026Posted Feb 1, 2026
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Whirlpool Corporation
Appliance design across KitchenAid, Maytag, and JennAir. Broad ID exposure including CMF, ergonomics, and production with a structured graduate program.
↗ Contact: Design HR · IDrecruiting@whirlpool.com
OngoingPosted Dec 1, 2025
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Trek Bicycle
World-class cycling brand with road, mountain, and urban bike design. Strong sustainability commitment and in-house manufacturing in Wisconsin.
↗ Contact: Talent: jobs@trekbikes.com
Closes May 1, 2026Posted Jan 15, 2026
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Kohler Co.
Plumbing fixtures, engines, and hospitality design. Surprisingly creative for the category with a strong CMF and finish culture within a beautifully designed campus.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · designrecruiting@kohler.com
OngoingPosted Nov 1, 2025
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Motorola Solutions
Two-way radio, body camera, and critical communications device design. High-durability, high-stakes hardware for public safety in a Chicago-based ID team.
Closes Jun 1, 2026Posted Feb 1, 2026
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Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle exterior, interior, and CMF design at an iconic American brand. ID culture that values storytelling, heritage, and material authenticity in equal measure.
OngoingPosted Sep 1, 2025
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John Deere
Agricultural, construction, and landscape equipment design. Unique for its scale, heritage, and meaningful design challenges in food systems and infrastructure.
↗ Contact: Design Recruiting · designjobs@deere.com
Closes May 15, 2026Posted Jan 20, 2026
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Caterpillar
Construction and mining equipment ID at global scale. Human factors and cab design are central. Strong graduate development program and exceptional DFM access.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · catcareers@caterpillar.com
OngoingPosted Dec 15, 2025
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Rivian
Electric adventure vehicles — R1T, R1S, and commercial vans. Fast-moving startup culture within the constraints of automotive development. Interior and CMF focus.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · id.recruiting@rivian.com
Closes May 31, 2026Posted Feb 10, 2026
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Northeast
NYC · Boston · New England
10 companies
Samsung Design America
Samsung's North American design studio in Manhattan. Consumer electronics, appliances, and mobile — exposure to a global design process from a NYC base.
↗ Contact: Design HR · sda.design@sea.samsung.com
Closes May 31, 2026Posted Feb 1, 2026
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Bose Corporation
Premium audio hardware — headphones, earbuds, speakers, and automotive. Strong acoustics + ID collaboration with a methodical culture and genuine R&D depth.
OngoingPosted Nov 1, 2025
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iRobot
Roomba, Braava, and home robotics (now part of Amazon). Unique form-language challenges: designing objects that move autonomously in living spaces.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · design.recruiting@irobot.com
OngoingPosted Jan 15, 2026
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New Balance
One of the few major athletic brands still manufacturing in the US. Performance footwear, apparel, and accessories with a strong domestic production commitment.
↗ Contact: Design HR · nbcareers@newbalance.com
Closes May 1, 2026Posted Jan 5, 2026
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Corning Incorporated
Glass and ceramics technology. ID roles work at the intersection of materials science and product design — unique and underrated for designers who love materials.
OngoingPosted Oct 1, 2025
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Stanley Black & Decker
Hand tools, power tools, and storage across DEWALT, Stanley, and Black+Decker. High-volume, high-durability design with strong DFM and ergonomics culture.
↗ Contact: Design HR · design.talent@sbdinc.com
OngoingPosted Dec 1, 2025
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Hasbro
Consumer toy and game design at global scale. Rapid production cycles and genuine creative freedom within a structured licensing system. Good DFM exposure.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · hasbro.design@hasbro.com
Closes Apr 30, 2026Posted Feb 20, 2026
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Smart Design NYC
NYC-based design consultancy known for OXO and appliance work. Research-embedded process, strong emphasis on usability and human factors for emerging designers.
↗ Contact: Direct: design@smartdesign.com
Closes May 15, 2026Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Continuum Innovation
Boston strategy-and-design firm (BCG Platinion). Medical devices, consumer products, and systems design. Strong research methodology and good mentorship structure.
↗ Contact: Direct: careers@continuuminnovation.com
Closes Apr 30, 2026Posted Feb 15, 2026
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Raytheon Technologies
Defense electronics and aerospace systems design. Human factors for cockpit and mission systems. Security clearance eligible roles with long development cycles.
↗ Contact: ID Recruiting · rtx.talent@raytheon.com
OngoingPosted Sep 1, 2025
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South & Texas
Austin · Houston · Atlanta
8 companies
Dell Technologies
Laptops, monitors, workstations, and accessories. Structured new-grad program in Round Rock with good exposure to display and computing form factor design.
↗ Contact: Design Recruiting · dell.id.talent@dell.com
OngoingPosted Jan 10, 2026
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YETI
Premium outdoor and lifestyle products — coolers, drinkware, and bags. Strong CMF and materials culture. Fast-moving Austin team with wide creative latitude.
↗ Contact: Direct: design.jobs@yeti.com
Closes Jun 1, 2026Posted Feb 1, 2026
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frog Austin
Frog's Austin studio serves automotive, enterprise, and consumer clients. Global methodology, local culture. Ideal for designers wanting agency breadth early in their career.
↗ Contact: Direct: talent@frog.co
Closes May 31, 2026Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Lockheed Martin
Aerospace and defense hardware design for cockpits, ground support, and mission-critical systems. Slower-paced but structured, with clearance-eligible roles.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · lmt.design.jobs@lmco.com
OngoingPosted Jun 1, 2025
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Gulfstream Aerospace
Business jet interior design — one of the most prestigious aviation design programs in the US. Focused, high-craft work in a smaller city with excellent quality of life.
OngoingPosted Nov 1, 2025
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NASA Johnson Space Center
Crew vehicle interiors, suit design, and human factors for spaceflight. The most extreme human factors challenge in design. Entry via USAJOBS for GS-7/9 positions.
↗ Contact: Apply via USAJOBS · nasa.gov/careers
OngoingPosted Aug 1, 2025
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Husqvarna NA
Outdoor power tools, robotics lawnmowers, and construction equipment. Scandinavian design heritage applied to durability-first product design in the American market.
↗ Contact: Design Talent · talent.na@husqvarna.com
OngoingPosted Oct 1, 2025
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NCR Voyix
Point-of-sale, kiosk, and retail hardware design. NCR Voyix (spun off from NCR in 2023). High-volume, durable product design with strong DFM requirements.
OngoingPosted Jan 20, 2026
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Salary Reference
Base salary ranges for entry-level and junior industrial design roles by sector. Total comp includes bonus and equity where applicable. All figures USD.
| Sector | Title | Base Salary | Total Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Tech (Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon) | Industrial Designer I | $95–130K | $120–180K |
| Mid-Tech (Microsoft, Logitech, HP, Samsung) | Industrial Designer | $80–105K | $85–120K |
| Automotive (Ford, GM, Tesla, Rivian) | Industrial Designer | $78–115K | $82–125K |
| Aerospace & Defense | Industrial Designer | $72–95K | $75–105K |
| Consumer Brands (Nike, Adidas, YETI) | Product / ID Designer | $64–98K | $67–105K |
| Medical & Robotics (Intuitive, iRobot) | Industrial Designer | $80–120K | $85–130K |
| Furniture (Herman Miller, Steelcase) | Industrial Designer | $62–82K | $65–88K |
| Design Agencies (IDEO, Frog, Teague, Smart Design) | Junior Designer | $58–84K | $60–88K |
Washington State has no income tax. Cost of living and equity packages vary dramatically by location and company stage. Always negotiate — entry-level ranges often have 15–20% flexibility. Data reflects 2025–2026 market rates.
Where to Find More Roles
Aggregators and community boards that consistently surface industrial design opportunities.
LinkedIn Jobs
Search "Industrial Designer" filtered by Experience Level: Entry or Associate. Set alerts for daily delivery.
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Core77 Job Board
The design industry's longest-running job board. Skews toward studio and agency roles with strong portfolio culture.
core77.com/jobs →
IDSA Career Center
Industrial Designers Society of America board. Higher signal-to-noise than general boards — fewer but more targeted listings.
idsa.org/career-center →
Dribbble Jobs
Primarily UX/UI but occasionally surfaces hardware and product roles at tech companies. Good for agency and startup discovery.
dribbble.com/jobs →
Coroflot Jobs
Portfolio + job board hybrid. Upload your portfolio for passive inbound. Companies browse candidates here actively.
coroflot.com/jobs →
Indeed Design
Broadest coverage of entry-level roles including regional manufacturers and mid-size companies not on LinkedIn.
indeed.com →
Handshake
University-connected platform. Best for current students and recent grads — many companies post exclusively here for entry-level.
joinhandshake.com →
r/IndustrialDesign
Reddit community with regular hiring threads. Direct contact with designers who work at target companies. Valuable for culture reads.
reddit.com/r/ID →