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Stryker · 1 day ago

Principal Industrial Designer(Hybrid)

Portage, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Stryker is a leading company in the medical device industry, and they are seeking a Principal Industrial Designer to lead design activities for their Orthopedic Instruments team. This role involves collaborating with engineering and marketing teams to develop innovative surgical solutions while ensuring optimal user experience and design excellence.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Ensure consistency of visual brand language across divisional and inter-divisional product designs

Identify new market opportunities—both core and adjacent—aligned with brand values and strategic goals

Lead research on design trends and product limitations; use insights to define user experience, aesthetics, safety, functionality, and production feasibility

Drive development of product vision and portfolio brand language, influencing design strategy and execution

Provide expert input on form development, human factors, ergonomics, material selection, finishes, color, and graphical user interfaces for Stryker products

Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary team meetings, presenting design concepts and portfolio to stakeholders and management

Oversee testing and validation of designs through focus groups, surveys, and user feedback sessions; manage external design firms as needed

Mentor Industrial Designers, lead design reviews, and actively contribute to building design excellence within the team

Qualification

User-Centered DesignDesign Software ExpertiseProduct DevelopmentMedical Device IndustryLeadership ExperienceMarket ResearchMentoring SkillsTeam Collaboration