Entry Level Industrial Design Manager Jobs
New grad industrial design manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive, with employers like Gotion, Formlabs, and Stanley Black & Decker hiring at this level now.
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Onsite Valley City, OH
Come build your career.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, and CUB CADET®.
About Our Internship Program:
Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first-hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross-functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team-oriented and collaborative.
The Job:
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to support Industrial Designers with key activities including:
- Assist in developing adaptable parametric surface models for new products using CATIA.
- Support the team in utilizing data reuse techniques to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Learn and follow 3D modeling best practices.
- Help manage 3D CAD data using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
- Contribute to multiple projects, providing support as needed. Help ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
You will have exposure to several areas of Industrial Design 3D SURFACING at Stanley Black & Decker. You will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects with a cross-functional team of professionals.
The Person:
The ideal Industrial Design 3D SURFACING intern candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD systems and an interest in surface creation (experience with CATIA is a plus; training will be provided).
- Strong aesthetic sense and ability to translate 2D sketches into 3D models.
- Basic understanding of design for manufacturing.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and good time management.
- Ability to work well within a team and balance multiple priorities.
The Details:
This position will provide you with:
- A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company.
- A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours.
- Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.
Industrial Design 3D SURFACING internships are available in the following locations:
Valley City, OhioThe base pay range for this position is $22.00- $27.00 per hour. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
All qualified applicants that apply for Stanley Black & Decker will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status .
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
Stanley Black & Decker Intern – Industrial Design 3D SURFACING
Onsite Valley City, OH
Come build your career.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, and CUB CADET®.
About Our Internship Program:
Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first-hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross-functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team-oriented and collaborative.
The Job:
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to support Industrial Designers with key activities including:
- Assist in developing adaptable parametric surface models for new products using CATIA.
- Support the team in utilizing data reuse techniques to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Learn and follow 3D modeling best practices.
- Help manage 3D CAD data using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
- Contribute to multiple projects, providing support as needed. Help ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
You will have exposure to several areas of Industrial Design 3D SURFACING at Stanley Black & Decker. You will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects with a cross-functional team of professionals.
The Person:
The ideal Industrial Design 3D SURFACING intern candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD systems and an interest in surface creation (experience with CATIA is a plus; training will be provided).
- Strong aesthetic sense and ability to translate 2D sketches into 3D models.
- Basic understanding of design for manufacturing.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and good time management.
- Ability to work well within a team and balance multiple priorities.
The Details:
This position will provide you with:
- A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company.
- A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours.
- Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.
Industrial Design 3D SURFACING internships are available in the following locations:
Valley City, OhioThe base pay range for this position is $22.00- $27.00 per hour. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
All qualified applicants that apply for Stanley Black & Decker will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status .
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
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Entry Level Industrial Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level industrial design manager job?
Build a portfolio that shows your design process from concept sketches to finished prototypes, not just final renders. Hiring managers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on CAD proficiency, materials knowledge, and an understanding of manufacturing constraints. Internship experience, design school projects, or freelance work all count. Tailoring your portfolio to the industry you're targeting, whether consumer products, medical devices, or furniture, gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level industrial design managers?
Companies hiring entry level industrial design managers right now include Gotion, Formlabs, and Stanley Black & Decker, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from product-driven manufacturers, consumer goods companies, and design consultancies that bring on junior talent to support established design teams.
Are there remote entry level industrial design manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level industrial design roles lean on-site because of studio equipment and prototype access. About 0% of entry level industrial design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote at this experience level. Roles focused on digital modeling or design coordination tend to offer the most flexibility.
Are these new grad industrial design manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior industrial design manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, or lists a portfolio as the primary requirement rather than years on the job. These are the openings worth prioritizing if you're entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level industrial design managers?
Entry Level industrial design manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they maintain in-house product development teams and regularly bring on junior designers to support concept development, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and marketing.