Industrial Designer

Job Title: Industrial Designer
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Company: Muks Robotics AI Pvt. Ltd.

Company website: https://muksrobotics.com

Experience: 3+ years

About the Role:

We are looking for an Industrial Designer who will be responsible for defining and executing the aesthetic and ergonomic design of our humanoid robots. He/she will help shape the robot’s physical form factor, material selection, and overall user experience - creating systems that are not only high-performing but also approachable and emotionally engaging for humans across diverse environments.

Key Responsibilities:

● Concept Development: Generate, iterate, and refine creative concepts for humanoid robot designs through sketching, 3D modelling, and physical mock-ups that balance functionality, aesthetics, and usability.

● Materials and Finishes (CMF): Define the appropriate colours, materials, and finishes to achieve the desired look and feel for the robot's overall character.

● Prototyping: Create both low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes for testing and refinement, translating design intent into tangible physical models.

● Design Presentation: Clearly and effectively communicate design concepts and proposals to key stakeholders and management using visual tools and presentations.

● Design for Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): Address the unique design challenges of humanoid robotics, focusing on elements like form, posture, and proportion to make robots feel approachable and safe for human co-existence.

● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers, robotics engineers, and software and AI teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and manufacturable.

Required Skills & Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field, with a Master's degree being a plus.

● 3+ years of industrial design experience with a strong portfolio is required.

● Experience with complex physical products, particularly in robotics, wearables, or consumer electronics.

● Expert-level proficiency in at least one advanced surfacing CAD package (e.g., Autodesk Alias, ICEM Surf, PTC Creo ISDX/Style, Siemens NX).

● Familiarity with mechanical assemblies, fabrication processes, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).

● Strong sense of aesthetics, form, and proportion, combined with analytical problem-solving capabilities.

● Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-disciplinary teamwork.

● Agile mindset, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, experimental R&D environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience designing products involving motion systems, actuated mechanisms, or human-scale robotics.

● Exposure to rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and interactive installations.

● Familiarity with human factors, ergonomics, and anthropometric design principles.

What We Offer:

● Opportunity to work on futuristic robotics technologies.

● A collaborative and innovative work environment.

● Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding tech company.

● Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person