Industrial Designer

The people at Puffco don’t just create products — we build a bridge for everyone to experience the best that the plant has to offer through technology. We serve a highly engaged community in the millions unlike any other, with more added everyday.  

Puffco has already produced the most awarded devices ever in our space, but for us, this is just the beginning. We’re looking for uniquely excellent people to help shape the future of our industry.

Beyond products, we strive to ensure a driven and unique business culture that respects and honors employees, partners, and customers. Puffco has also been listed by MG Magazine as one of the 50 best companies to work for. 

 

 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Industrial Designer with 4+ years of professional experience developing consumer products to join our team. This role is responsible for taking product ideas from concept to mass production and every step in-between. You will be responsible for translating user insights, brand direction, and engineering requirements into manufacturable, high-quality product solutions that set the standard for the industry.  

You will play a key role in shaping the future of cannabis consumption by designing thoughtful, detail-driven products that balance aesthetics, usability, manufacturability and affordability. 

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio demonstrating shipped products and a clear design process that spans sketching, prototyping, testing, CMF and production execution. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop innovative design solutions for new and existing products 

• Clearly communicate design intent through sketches, prototypes, renderings, and presentations 

• Create physical and digital prototypes to validate concepts and user experience 

• Produce high-quality, photo-realistic product renderings 

• Develop and maintain CMF strategies and manufacturing documentation 

• Research consumer trends, emerging technologies, materials, and finishes 

• Utilize rapid prototyping and 3D printing to accelerate development cycles 

• Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure design intent is maintained through production 

• Participate in supplier collaboration, DFM reviews, and manufacturing validation 

• Support product testing, pilot builds, and production ramp 

• Develop packaging concepts and solutions aligned with brand and product requirements 

• Maintain organized design documentation and revision control 

• Communicate effectively with global manufacturing and development partners 

• Apply user-centered design thinking to inform product decisions 

• Analyze competitive products and identify differentiation opportunities 

• Balance aesthetics, performance, cost targets, and manufacturing constraints in design decisions. 

• Contribute to cohesive product family architecture and long-term design language systems. 

 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field 

• 4+ years of professional industrial design experience 

• Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped consumer products and full design process 

• Strong understanding of CMF strategy and documentation 

• Experience working with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, and finishing 

• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and model making 

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and product rendering 

• Strong concept sketching and ideation ability 

• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills 

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills 

• Strong graphic design and presentation skill  

• Experience supporting tooling reviews, limit sample definition, and cosmetic quality standards. 

• Ability to craft compelling visual narratives that align stakeholders and secure cross-functional buy-in. 

Bonus Qualifications 

• Experience designing connected hardware or electronics enclosures 

• Experience working within regulated product categories  

• Experience with packaging development 

• Experience with UX or digital product integration 

• Experience with Formlabs or similar additive manufacturing systems 

• Proficient using Solidworks 

Compensation:

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Puffco strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

 

HIRING PRACTICES: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

Puffco’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Puffco may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, coll