Design Engineer

Department: Design

Salary: Starting at $70000

Full time, Salary Employee.

Who We Are:

We are a multidisciplinary team of designers, fabricators, and creative technologists, transforming bold visions into reality for some of the country’s biggest and most recognizable brands—names you’ve likely grown up with. Whether it’s reimagining retail spaces or creating immersive experiences for the public to physically interact with. We specialize in creating brand recognition for our clients, & memorable moments of interaction for the consumer.

At the intersection of digital and physical, we craft world-class solutions that are both innovative, & beautiful. With a diverse portfolio of clients and projects, no two initiatives are alike. Every new challenge keeps us sharp, while pushing our boundaries to keep the work fresh, forward thinking, & fun.

We are makers and doers who thrive on innovation, value creativity, and respect the craft, skill, and grit it takes to create meaningful work with lasting impact. Operating at the forefront of our industry, we are looking for candidates that match our drive. If you’re ready to build something remarkable and make an impact, let’s create something incredible together!

Who you are:

As a Designer Engineer at BRDG Studios, you will play an essential role in our design team, focusing on design engineering execution, prototyping, and testing. In this role, you’ll work closely with the fabrication department and Production Director to develop innovative engineering solutions, select materials, and refine processes to support seamless project execution. The Design Engineer will play a crucial role in aligning timelines and deliverables across multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring that designs transition smoothly from concept through fabrication and production. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys working in tandem with production teams to bring creative ideas to life. This role is onsite at our Philadelphia office.

Role Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to the design execution of individual design systems within defined design parameters.
• Create design solutions in tandem with our suite of fabrication capabilities – including sheet steel fabrication, CNC processes, millwork, metalwork and welding, and 3D printing.
• Craft design components that are technically optimized for implementation.
• Creating and maintaining design documentation, including production drawing, design documentations, and other documents as needed.
• Collaborate on prototyping efforts to validate and iterate on design concepts, ensuring their practicality and usability.
• Participate in usability testing to gather insights, identify areas for improvement, and enhance user experiences.
• Collaborate with different internal coworkers to ensure best design practices are executed in all deliverables – including project managers, production leads, and creative technologists.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align design efforts with product requirements, technical constraints, and client expectations.
• Ability to present and articulate design ideas to a variety of audiences – from Marketing teams to external stakeholders.

Your Background:

• BRDG Studios embraces diversity, while degrees are wonderful, we look for individuals who seek growth and opportunity in a fast paced environment.
• Willingness to challenge yourself and teammate’s ideas in a friendly, respectable manner.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Deep understanding of fundamental design principles along with ability to hand sketch and conceptualize from scratch.
• A current portfolio that showcases your work and creative experience.
• 2-3 years of experience with Fusion360.
• 1-2 years of experience with spatial or exhibition design.
• Knowledge of G-Suite with ability to make a captivating presentation.
• Excellent communication skills with willingness to present ideas to clients.
• Adaptability and willingness to work with your team to meet deadlines, budgets and deliverables.
• Basic understanding of fabrication principles. Your designs will directly impact finished products.
• Bonus: Experience in an experiential design/marketing company or at a manufacturer, highly preferred but not required.
• We’re also open to individuals with backgrounds in architectural design, industrial designers or mechanical engineers.

Our Perks:

• 100% employer paid Health, Dental and Vision insurance for Employees.
• 401k with Company Match.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.