Associate Industrial Designer
We're seeking an Associate Industrial Designer to help shape the next generation of products-from early concept through production readiness. You'll collaborate with end users, engineers, marketing, and manufacturing to translate insights into compelling, manufacturable designs that balance function, form, ergonomics, and cost . This is a hands-on role that spans research, sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, rendering/animation, and design reviews . New grads with strong portfolios are welcome.
What You'll Do
Concept & Development
Conceive and develop innovative product concepts that improve how customers work.
Create sketches, storyboards, and refined CAD to communicate design intent.
Build and iterate 3D models and physical proto@types to evaluate form, fit, and usability.
Research & Validation
Support Voice of Customer (VoC) research; document user needs, workflows, and opportunities.
Participate in user testing; incorporate feedback to improve usability, ergonomics, and aesthetics.
Research materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
Recommend and document colors, materials, finishes (CMF) and textures aligned to brand and use case.
Present concepts and progress in design reviews to gain alignment and buy-in.
Execution & Documentation
Produce detailed CAD and visual assets (renderings/animations) for reviews and marketing as needed.
Prepare design specifications, drawings, and documentation that support fabrication and assembly.
Maintain organized records of iterations, specs, and timelines; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design.
Proficiency in CAD Rhino preferred; others acceptable.
Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, Photoshop.
Strong portfolio showing process (research ? concepts ? proto@types), sketching, 3D surfacing, and final outcomes.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops count). Strong new grads considered.
Experience with rapid prototyping tools and techniques (3D printing, shop tools).
Knowledge of ergonomics/human factors and design for manufacturing/assembly (DFMA) a plus.
Rendering/animation experience (KeyShot preferred)
Comfort in Windows environments; Microsoft 365/Office , Adobe CC .
Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and deliver on deadlines.
Core Skills
Sensitivity to form, proportion, and detail with excellent conceptual sketching.
Excellent 3D surfacing/modeling (Rhino preferred).
Clear, thoughtful visual and verbal storytelling in presentations.
Team-minded, open to feedback, and capable of giving constructive critique .
Portfolio Requirement
Please submit a portfolio demonstrating your design process and outcomes (research, sketches, CAD, proto@types, and final visuals). Include a PDF (= 10 MB) or a link to an online portfolio.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Fluke
Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 80,960-135,240.
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 80,960-135,240.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
