Junior Industrial Designer

Welcome to Pioneer Square Brands, a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the consumer goods industry. Committed to delivering high-quality products, we take pride in our dedication to excellence, creativity, and customer satisfaction. With a diverse portfolio featuring renowned brands (Brenthaven, Gumdrop, and VAULT), our mobile technology accessories ensure our customers achieve successful technology deployments. Our team comprises passionate individuals united by a shared vision to shape the future of our industry. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a fast-paced environment where your ideas are highly valued, join us at Pioneer Square Brands and become an integral part of our exciting journey. 

Our Core Purpose: We ensure mobile technology works so that people can focus on what matters. 

Our Core Values:  

• Genuine and Respectful 

• Pride in Everything We Do 

• Excellence through Innovation 

• Obsessed with Customer Success 

Pioneer Square Brands has a global footprint with office locations in High Point, North Carolina, and Manila, Philippines. 

We are actively looking for a highly motivated and energetic professional with a positive attitude who desires to be part of our growing team. Competitive salaries and benefits, including profit sharing, await the successful candidate. 

Junior Industrial Designer 

Location: High Point, NC 

Employment Type: Full‑time, On‑site 

About the Role: 

We are seeking a Junior Industrial Designer to support the design and development of consumer-level products from concept through production. This role is ideal for an early-career designer who is eager to build hands-on experience, contribute creative ideas, and collaborate closely with engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the end-to-end design process, including ideation, sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and refinements 

• Translate creative concepts into functional, manufacturable designs 

• Develop CAD models, drawings, and basic renderings for product concepts 

• Assist in material selection, finishes, colors, and surface treatments 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, sourcing, marketing) 

• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers and stakeholders 

• Support preparation of design documentation for tooling and manufacturing 

• Stay informed on consumer trends, materials, and design innovations 

• Other related tasks 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field 

• 1–2 years of professional experience or relevant internships in product or industrial design 

• Foundational proficiency in CAD and design software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Onshape, Adobe Creative Suite) 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and apply basic engineering concepts 

• Strong sketching and visual communication skills 

• Basic understanding of product development and manufacturing processes 

• Ability to receive feedback, iterate designs, and meet deadlines 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience designing consumer products (home goods, lifestyle, electronics, furniture, or similar) 

• Exposure to mass production, tooling constraints, or supplier collaboration 

• Familiarity with prototype fabrication methods (3D printing, mock-ups) 

• Portfolio demonstrating design process, problem-solving, and aesthetics 

Competencies: 

• Creative thinking and curiosity 

• Problem-solving mindset 

• Collaboration and communication 

• Willingness to learn and adapt 

• Time and task management 

• Attention to form, function, and user experience 

Success Indicators: 

• Produces accurate CAD models and design assets with minimal revisions 

• Demonstrates improvement in translating concepts to manufacturable designs 

• Actively contributes ideas and solutions during design discussions 

• Builds strong collaboration with engineering and product teams 

• Consistently meets project timelines and quality standards