Industrial Designer

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Industrial Designer at Tennant Company

Location

Golden Valley, MN (Hybrid)

Opportunity

The Tennant Company Industrial Design Team is excited to announce an opportunity to join our group and make meaningful contributions to shaping the future of our global product portfolio. Our "Customer Obsessed" team collaborates with cross-functional partners to understand and address our customers' needs through research, innovation, and production design. Whether sketching new concepts in VR, working on UI/UX for robotic cleaning machines, or assisting with new research, a Tennant designer will have the chance to significantly impact the growth of Tennant Company and advance their personal career.

Required Education and Skills

• Completion of an Industrial Design degree by spring of 2025
• 0-3 years of experiencein industrial design
• Exceptional sketching skillsand ability to explore and visualize 3D forms
• Strong problem-solving abilitieswith an intense desire to improve the status quo by asking "How might we?"
• Must have a coachable spirit and play well with others
• Solid grasp of product aestheticscombined with a practical mindset for functional design and innovation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks; familiarity with VR development is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and visual, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processesand materials
• Aptitude for creating clear, elegant graphic iconsand user interfaces
• Ability to contribute to user researchand apply insights to design solutions
• Understand ergonomic best practices and how to incorporate them in your solutions
• Interest in tools, robotics, and mobile equipment is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentand manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detailand commitment to high-quality standards
• Familiarity with sustainability practicesin design and manufacturing

Job activities

Work at Tennant Company is rarely dull. As an Industrial Designer on our team, you will:

• Employ design thinking methodologyto develop creative solutions to our customers' problems through sketch concepts and 3D prototypes
• Create high-quality 2D sketches and renderingsto support internal development processes
• Utilize the latest design software, including Gravity Sketch VR and Vizcom AI, to enhance design capabilities
• Understand, follow, and evolvethe Tennant Visual Brand Language to ensure consistency and innovation in design
• Make compelling presentationsfor recommendations or critiques with Industrial Design, Engineering, and Marketing team members
• Assist in UI/UX designfor physical and touch-screen controls, ensuring user-friendly interfaces
• Create production artwork filesfor product and branding labels, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy

Join us in Minneapolis, MN! Our location offers easy access to downtown and vibrant local communities that celebrate art, design, and culture. The Twin Cities are renowned for their fabulous summers and distinct four seasons. With numerous lakes, the Mississippi River, and miles of bike paths and parks, there's something for everyone to enjoy after work. We'd love to have you on our team!

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $56,900 -85,300 Annualized

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.