Industrial Designer (Fabrication-Focused)

Industrial Designer (Fabrication-Focused) — I-5 Design Build

Pay Range: $50–$65/hour (Depending on Experience)
Location: Lacey, WA (modern office + state-of-the art fabrication facility)

Who we are

I-5 Design Build creates high-impact casino and hospitality environments across the country in highly expedited timeframes, using significant offsite prefabrication to dramatically reduce onsite duration and help maximize revenue for our clients. Our advantage is an integrated team—design, architecture, manufacturing, and construction—working together under one roof to deliver both unique visual impact and streamlined implementation.

We’re looking for an Industrial Designer who understands the handoff from design intent to real-world fabrication—someone who can turn concepts into clean, buildable 3D models, assemblies, and fabrication-ready files our shop can trust.

Why this role is different

Because our fabrication facility is in-house, this role is not a “send it to the shop and hope” position. You’ll work closely with fabricators every day—not only designing the models, but taking a hands-on approach to the fabrication process when needed. You’ll have real ownership of the elements you design, helping guide them from model to finished product so they come out as good as—or better than—the original design intent.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type & Schedule:

• Full-time
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

If you are an Industrial Designer who values craftsmanship, collaboration, and seeing your designs built in the real world, we would love to hear from you.

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.

What we’re looking for

• 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.

Bonus experience (nice to have)

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $50–$65/hour (depending on experience)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Paid Time Off: One week of PTO for eligible employees who complete 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 in accordance with state law
• 7 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonuses for strong work ethic, teamwork, and positive project impact

Location:

• Lacey, WA 98516: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
• Work Location: In person