Industrial Designer - Fabrication Focused (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Industrial Designer to join our dynamic team at I-5 Design Build. This Industrial Designer remote position offers the opportunity to work closely with our fabrication team, turning concepts into tangible products. You will be instrumental in creating high-impact designs for casino and hospitality environments, ensuring that your designs are not only visually stunning but also feasible for production.

What You'll Do

• Convert conceptual designs from our in-house design team into fabrication-ready 3D models, details, and files for in-house production.
• Develop accurate models for custom architectural features, furniture, and specialty décor used in casino & hospitality environments.
• Create buildable assemblies: materials, tolerances, joinery, interfaces, and installation realities.
• Create and maintain models using Fusion and SketchUp (Revit experience is a plus).
• Collaborate daily with fabrication, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure constructability, efficiency, and quality.
• Support design development, value engineering, and problem-solving with real constraints (schedule, materials, install conditions).
• Revise and refine models based on stakeholder input, field conditions, and shop feedback.
• Review sketches, drawings, and references to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and clear communication.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Industrial Designer (or similar) with hands-on fabrication awareness—you understand how things are actually made.
• Background in one or more of the following: fine casework/custom carpentry, metalwork/welding, 3D printing/prototyping.
• Proficiency in Fusion and SketchUp (required); Revit is a bonus.
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerances, fastening methods, and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with commercial/industrial fabrication means and methods.
• High attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to keep models organized and production-ready.
• Clear written and verbal communication—especially when coordinating between design and shop.

Nice to Have

• Shop drawing production experience.
• CNC or digital fabrication workflows.
• Mixed-material assemblies (wood/metal/plastics).
• Experience coordinating parts, hardware, and sub-assemblies for efficient install.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $50–$65/hour, depending on experience, which translates to an estimated annual salary of $104,000 to $136,000.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: One week of PTO for eligible employees who have completed one year of employment, two weeks of PTO after completion of two to four years of employment, and three weeks of PTO after completion of five or more years of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: Accrual in accordance with state law (1 hour for every 40 hours worked).
• 7 Paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a national leader in design-build.
• Ability to earn performance bonuses based on strong work ethic, teamwork, and a positive impact on projects.