You'll collaborate closely with engineering and fabrication teams, transforming functional requirements into refined, manufacturable forms that reflect Saronic's design language. The ideal candidate has both an artist's eye and a builder's practical skills,someone who's creative but also hands-on, and comfortable sketching ideas, modeling shapes, and making physical prototypes.

Key Responsibilities:

Concept and Form Development: Generate and visualize concepts that translate engineering-defined requirements into cohesive, functional forms. Create proportionally accurate surfaces and visual models that express Saronic's industrial design language.

Surface Modeling and Visualization: Use Rhino or similar surface modeling tools to develop 3D concept geometry for review and refinement. Produce high-quality renderings and visualization assets using tools such as KeyShot or Blender to communicate design intent.

Aesthetic Consistency and CMF: Contribute to the development and maintenance of Saronic's design language across vessels and supporting hardware. Support color, material, and finish (CMF) definition in collaboration with product and engineering leads.

Prototype Support: Build or coordinate fabrication of visual mockups and presentation models for design reviews, trade shows, or stakeholder evaluations. Ensure all mockups align with engineering constraints and undergo product team approval.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and fabricators to ensure design intent complements structural and mechanical realities. Participate in design reviews, integrating feedback while maintaining the balance between form and function.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

5–10+ years of experience designing physical products , ideally in marine, aerospace, defense, robotics, or transportation sectors.

Strong portfolio demonstrating concept ideation, 3D surface modeling, visualization, and physical prototyping.

Proficiency in Rhino, Alias, or similar surface modeling software; rendering experience with KeyShot, V-Ray, or Blender.

Skilled in sketching and form exploration , able to rapidly express ideas in both analog and digital media.

Understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, and environmental durability in ruggedized hardware.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with engineering, fabrication, and leadership teams.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Experience:

Background in designing marine or aerospace products, or similar large-scale hardware systems.

Familiarity with composite fabrication, metal forming, or additive manufacturing processes.

Experience creating show-quality models or mockups for demonstrations and events.

Strong grasp of ergonomics, maintenance accessibility, and usability in operational environments.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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You'll have significant experience, preferably in the beauty sector, and significant exposure to branding, packaging and print collateral. You will be a conceptual designer with a great eye for typography and a thorough understanding of Adobe CC Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Rhino and Keyshot or equivalent. You should also be a confident illustrator who can sketch ideas and translate sketches into packaging design. You will be able to interpret briefs, be extremely organised and manage your own projects from conception through to completion.

Reporting into the Head of 3D Design, you will help to develop creative concepts and design ideation for primary and secondary packaging briefs, as well as the delivery of some technical artworks. You will be an expert in print and be confident in presenting your ideas, whilst keeping up-to-date with current beauty and fashion trends.

As a Senior 3D Packaging Designer you will:

• Design ideation and concept development of all projects
• Manage own projects conception through to completion
• Present design evolution and ideation of projects to wider team
• Collaborate and communicate directly with cross-functional teams
• Communicate needs and production requirements to Artworkers and Packaging Managers
• Communicate and discuss copy direction with copy team
• Continue developing design and strategic skills
• Participate in the design review and production meetings
• Approve relevant colour/design-sensitive components of packaging
• Keep up-to-date on current art, design and fashion
• Be a reliable, responsible member of the team
• Set a good example to peers and junior team member

Who you will work with Reporting into the Head of 3D Design

About you

• Experienced and highly creative designer
• Software - Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, Rhino and Keyshot or equivalent
• Experience with Ai (Midjourney or equivalent) is a plus
• Excellent typography/design and illustration skills
• Good communication and presentation skills

Why join us?

• Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
• We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!

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