Shenzhen, People's Republic of China Hybrid

Kirin is hiring a Freelance Industrial Designer

About the Role

Design the physical form and fine details of consumer hardware, with a primary focus on a smart ring. You’ll be responsible for creating designs that harmonize visual appeal, structural performance, and ease of manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and refine the industrial design of compact electronic devices, particularly wearable hardware
  • Collaborate directly with engineering teams to align on design feasibility, materials, and production constraints
  • Produce detailed CAD files, high-quality visualizations, and CMF (color, material, finish) documentation
  • Iterate rapidly based on feedback and technical input to meet tight development cycles
  • Assist in communicating design intent to manufacturing partners when necessary

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree or professional background in industrial design or a closely related discipline
  • Proven experience designing consumer electronics or small-scale hardware products
  • Familiarity with materials commonly used in wearables and portable devices, as well as standard manufacturing methods
  • Ability to work autonomously, manage timelines, and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment

Work Environment

This is a freelance role with hybrid availability, supporting collaboration between teams in Shenzhen and New York. The project operates within a startup-paced setting that emphasizes rapid prototyping, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork across global locations.

Required Skills
Industrial DesignConsumer Electronics DesignHardware DesignMaterials KnowledgeManufacturing ProcessesCADIndependent WorkFast-Paced Environment industrial designCADrendersCMFconsumer electronicshardware designmaterial selectionmanufacturing processesindependent work
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Job Details
Department Botnet
Category design
Posted 12 days ago