Industrial Designer

Born and based in Barcelona, Nacar is an award-winning Strategic Design Agency, impassioned by our agile and international team composed of over 90 creative professionals (design strategists, researchers, product and UX / UI designers, engineers, and overall creatives).

We work with all-size clients from across multiple industries, collaborating in innovation and establishing solutions and product strategies that apply to Industrial, Digital, Brand and Service Design.

We also contribute to their digitalization, by conceptualizing and prototyping new, human centered products and services around technological capabilities.

With a hybrid-work model and flexible working hours, we are powered by a culture of communication, collaboration, proactivity and positivity, always aiming to humanize technology experiences and to transform into the phygital future.

Our offices, an urban oasis, are located in the beautiful Palo Alto, an old factory in Poblenou, restored and converted into studios for designers and artists.

Nacar was made to be a place where people can grow and impact the world, and we’re in continuous growth to always provide our best.

Our team is connected by common challenges, eager to discover, envision and materialize new opportunities. Is this something you feel identified with?

We're currently looking for Industrial Designers to join our Studio team and to work on health/biotech, mobility, consumer electronics and other exciting projects.

-What will your day to day be like?-

You will:

• Lead and develop industrial design projects from research to implementation, taking ownership under creative leadership.

• Conduct market analysis, benchmark studies and product archetype exploration to inform strategic design directions.

• Contribute to product strategy, Experience Brand Language (EBL) development and portfolio consistency across clients.

• Translate insights and requirements into compelling product concepts, narratives and CMF directions.

• Develop sketches, concepts, product architectures and high-quality CAD models, renderings, animations and visual storytelling material.

• Evaluate usability, ergonomics and user interaction throughout the development process.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, UX/UI and research teams to ensure consistency between concept vision and final execution.

• Support workshops, presentations and client-facing strategic discussions — helping shape project proposals and identifying opportunities beyond the initial brief.

• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers when required.
  

-What are we looking for?-

• Strong portfolio demonstrating both strategic thinking and industrial design excellence — including CAD models, renderings, prototypes and final results.

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering constraints and product architecture.

• Strong storytelling, visualization and presentation skills.

• Ability to independently manage and drive projects forward with a proactive mindset.

• Proficiency in Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot and Vizcom — other software is welcome.

• Experience with Blender, animation workflows and AI visualization tools is a plus.

• Strong communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.

• Curious, collaborative and passionate about innovation, systems thinking and creating thoughtful products with lasting impact.

-Why should you join?-

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for a challenge in the industrial design area and to be part of a center of innovation that is impacting clients all over the world :)

We also offer:

🔖Permanent contract.

💰Competitive salary - with an yearly job performance appraisal.

🏡Hybrid working model - you can either work from home or enjoy our beautiful studio (with free coffee and a great garden!).

🌈Join a dynamic +15 nationalities community and enjoy our team-building activities.

📚Keep challenging yourself with our Nacar Academy training program, aligned with the creation of personalized career paths.

✨26 paid vacation days.

💯Monthly allowance for internet costs and a budget for working-from-home materials.

🍎Health Insurance.

🚀Flexible working hours.

🆓Free tickets for the Palo Alto Market 😃