INDEED Innovation is looking for a Junior Industrial Designer (all genders welcome) based in Hamburg.
We welcome creative and strategic minds who want to be part of our journey to build purposeful innovation with meaningful impact.
As a Junior Industrial Designer at Indeed, you will be focusing on designing innovative products, services, and business models that are driven by holistic strategy and circular design principles. You will be part of our interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and strategists who aim to realize purposeful, commercially viable product solutions that create value for customers, the industry, and our world.
- A skilled industrial designer who can cover all stages of the development process – from sketching to prototyping to rendering and presentation/communication.
- Demonstrating in-depth knowledge in design research and can investigate barriers and opportunities at the policy level, consumer behavior, and in business models throughout the entire life cycle of a product and/or services.
- A systems thinker who sees the big picture and the long-term impacts beyond a single product or service, as well as all of its components and interdependencies between them.
- Capable of understanding the complex layers of system drivers (technological, economic, social, and environmental) that influence the product and/or services to imagine possible design interventions.
- A proficient learner interested in all aspects of circular design and willing to discover the evolving design methods and tools.
- Understanding inclusive design practices and willing to consider a range of human diversity and different perspectives.
- An excellent communicator and open-minded for cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving.
- Design compelling products, user experiences, and services across industries
- Research material flows, stakeholder needs, user journeys, and business environments of ecosystems.
- Investigate and refine (circular) design tools and methods that support recovery, recycling, and extended use cycles.
- Assess the environmental, economic, and social impact of products and services across their full lifecycle.
- Identify new innovation opportunities where a business can bring relevant product and service developments.
- Bring fresh ideas to support the creative design process and strategic decision-making.
- Use your sketching, CAD and render skills to develop designs, working closely together with our team of highly professional designers.
- Support innovation workshops and design sprints that embed circularity thinking into client teams and company culture.
- Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Circular Design, Sustainable Design, Ecodesign, or related disciplines.
- 0 – 2 years of hands-on practice in the field of industrial / product design with a good knowledge of design processes and product development.
- Strong visual ideation and sketching skills, both physically and digitally (e.g., SketchBook, Procreate, Photoshop).
- Savvy with relevant design tools, such as SolidWorks/Rhino, KeyShot, and Adobe CC (specifically PS, AI, ID).
- Passionate about hands-on prototyping from physical cardboard and wire mock-ups to functional 3D printed prototypes.
- Ability to create compelling narratives to engage clients and other stakeholders.
- Ability to flexibly work in multidisciplinary and multicultural design teams.
- Good knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Recycling.
- Good foundational knowledge of the circular economy and circular design principles is a plus.
- Knowledge about eco-design principles such as biomimicry and cradle-to-cradle is a plus.
- Industry/client project experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a plus.
- Proficiency in English (German is a plus).
- A valid work permit for Germany is mandatory.
- Insights into the entire development process (from strategy to design and engineering).
- International project work in an interdisciplinary team, supported by an experienced mentor.
- A dynamic team structure with flat hierarchies and a big team spirit.
- An inspiring and supportive work environment located in the heart of Hamburg, one of Germany’s most lovable cities, with international and warm-hearted colleagues.
We are one but not the same. We value diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
At Indeed Innovation we give all our colleagues the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work and we strive for an environment where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered. Indeed Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Research shows that women often apply for roles only when they feel they meet nearly every requirement. We don’t want that to hold you back. What matters most to us is your design perspective, your way of thinking, and the work you’ve created.
Please share your portfolio and tell us about the projects you’re most proud of, especially those that show how you approach design challenges, develop ideas, and turn them into compelling products.
Indeed Innovation, a multicultural team of designers, engineers, and strategists helps fortune 500 companies, SMEs, public institutions, and startups to innovate for the circular economy. As an ecological-minded group of thinkers & doers, we recode innovation to improve the behavior of individuals and businesses for a sustainable future.
