Location: Australia
Published On: August 13, 2025
About IDE Group
At IDE Group, we love working together to build better futures. Since 2003, IDE has grown over 100 medical technology businesses and realised over 500 projects across the medical technology landscape, including diagnostics, drug delivery, respiratory care, radiology, radiotherapy, surgical tools and equipment, wearable therapeutic, and diagnostic monitoring devices.
About the role
The Purpose of the Senior Industrial Designer role is to
- End to end product development from research and discovery, concept creation and renderings, 3D modelling, detailed design and development, human factors research and compliance, new product implementation and manufacture
- Research and engagement in emerging digital technology and user experience
- Communicate imaginative thought processes and idea generation
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to manage project outcomes
- Coach and mentor other team members
About you
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A demonstrated ability to apply original thought in solving open problems by utilising a methodical and logical approach to identify the root cause of an issue, developing a design direction and vision, and delivering solutions that are fresh and novel (Front End)
- Advanced in creating user insights/ needs by applying design methodologies and translate them into product requirements & concepts
- Expert ability in producing designs that are sophisticated, well thought out in function, form & visualisations that excite & set a strong product vision
- Highly advanced visual communication skills for communicating concepts, ideas, analysis, issues, etc. clearly via sketches, graphs, software generated photo realistic images, or combination thereof, including an ability to define the context of the image, the placement and composition of the image(s) in order to best highlight the design intent
- A demonstrated ability to carry out and/or manage user/stakeholder/market research, and an ability to understand, interpret and utilise results to produce great design
- Proven product development skills and experience from concept right through to delivery
- Ability to communicate design approach from requirements through to execution
- Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of prototyping techniques and technologies
- Proven ability to apply project management techniques and principles
- Experience in designing dynamic and static systems integrating mechanical, electronic and software elements
- Experience collaborating on problems within a multi-disciplinary R&D environment
- A deep understanding of designing for manufacturing processes: injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, compression moulding, elastomers, machining
- A deep understanding of complexities associated with integrating electronic components and sub systems
- Understanding of new product development under design controls as specified by a Quality Management System (ISO9001, ISO13485, GMP or similar)
- An ability to produce high quality technical documents that are credible, easy to read with a clear layout, consistent formatting, correct spelling and grammar
- A desire to mentor and coach young designers and engineers to develop their skills as new product developers
- Computer Skills (required): Microsoft Office suite (inc Powerpoint & Project), CAD software (preferably Solidworks and/or Creo/Pro-e), Adobe Suite.
Why IDE
- Exceptional mentoring program to ensure your career progresses where you want to go
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cross-Functional Team
- Social Activities
Ready to join the team?
If you are ready to be challenged but fulfilled, and have the right skills, experience and, most importantly, the right attitude, then a truly unique role in a life-changing product development company awaits.
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