Conair LLC · 2 hours ago
Industrial Designer - Culinary Innovation
Stamford, Connecticut
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expConair LLC, a leader in branded personal care and kitchen appliances, is seeking an Industrial Designer for its Cuisinart brand. In this role, you will shape the culinary experience by translating insights into innovative product designs, collaborating with various teams to bring concepts to life.
AppsHospitalityManufacturing
Responsibilities
Discover & Dream: Immerse yourself in food, design, and lifestyle trends to identify opportunities for meaningful innovation. Bring forward fresh ideas that capture the Cuisinart ethos—where design meets culinary creativity
Concept & Create: Translate insights into expressive sketches, concept boards, and early 3D forms that communicate both emotion and function. Present ideas confidently, gather feedback, and evolve quickly
Design & Develop: Use CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and KeyShot to create refined 3D models and renderings that balance aesthetics, ergonomics, and manufacturing feasibility
Prototype & Experiment: Rapidly prototype using 3D printing and model-making techniques. Test and iterate to ensure each design feels intuitive, tactile, and delightful in use
Collaborate & Inspire: Partner with engineers, marketers, and culinary experts to transform ideas into launch-ready products. Infuse design thinking into every stage of development
Champion the Brand: Elevate the Cuisinart visual and sensory language—ensuring every design expresses the brand’s modern, premium, and approachable design DNA
Fuel Innovation: Participate in brainstorms and design sprints, bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, and creative confidence to every project. Ask bold questions and help shape the future of how people cook
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of experience as an Industrial Designer
Proficient in 2D sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop and 3D modeling (SolidWorks or Creo)
Experience with KeyShot rendering and 3D printing
Excellent sense of form, proportion, material and color
Curious, collaborative, and comfortable iterating rapidly in a fast-moving environment
Passionate about design that improves people's daily lives - especially in the kitchen
Confident communicator who thrives in a team environment
Preferred
Experience in consumer goods, kitchenware or home appliance categories, is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Generous Paid Time Off Programs
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
Paid Parental Leave
401k and company match
EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office
Company
Conair LLC
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hair brushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-12Acquired
2012-04-04IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Harding
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer
Julian Rizzuto
International Marketing
Recent News
2025-09-15
Hartford Business Journal
2025-08-22
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