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 a talented, innovative and driven Industrial Designer to join our dynamic team in Shanghai. In this role, you'll be a core contributor to the product development lifecycle — translating user insights and market trends into compelling, functional and beautiful physical products. As a key member of our Shanghai studio, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management and manufacturing partners, to bring cutting-edge concepts to reality.

What will your day to day be like?

You will:

• Contribute to design projects across the full product development cycle — desktop research, sketching, concepting, concept refinement, finalisation and 3D CAD modeling.
• Manage design projects end-to-end, including timing, deliverables and quality standards.
• Work closely with the wider Nacar team (Shanghai and HQ) to align on client needs and design directions.
• Build strong client relationships through regular, proactive communication.
• Provide ongoing support to existing clients assigned by the Management, Sales or BD team.
• Keep the internal team constantly informed of project progress, risks and opportunities.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as an Industrial Designer (consultancy or in-house).
• Exceptional skills in 3D CAD software (Rhino, SolidWorks or similar) and rendering tools (KeyShot or equivalent).
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Hands-on prototyping experience — quick mock-ups, 3D printing and workshop tools.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and materials.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your design process — from initial research and sketching to final 3D renders and production-ready products.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills — able to communicate design ideas effectively to internal stakeholders and global clients through high-quality visuals and narrative.
• Strong organisation and project management skills — comfortable owning timing, deliverables and client communication.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is a strong plus for local client interaction.
• Eligible to work in China (mandatory).

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 — joining our growing Shanghai studio and working across local and global projects :)

We also offer:

• Permanent contract.
• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working model.
• 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.
• Flexible working hours.