Senior Industrial Designer
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Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs RIVR aims to enhance efficiency sustainability and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics. Join our innovative team renowned for pioneering robotic design and neural network applications in robotics that improve environmental understanding and decision-making. With a robust research foundation and notable contributions from ETH Zurich we are leaders in translating artificial intelligence and robotics into practical real-world applications.
RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If youre passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
Job Description
As a Senior Industrial Designer at RIVR you will play a key role in shaping the physical identity of our last-mile delivery robots. You bridge the gap between bold design concepts and rigorous technical execution translating vision into manufacturing-ready solutions that balance aesthetics usability and engineering reality.
You are a highly dependable individual contributor who takes ownership of the full design lifecycle from early exploration to production sign-off. Working closely with engineering product and operations teams you help ensure that our robots are not only visually compelling but also functional scalable and buildable in real-world conditions.
In this fast-paced startup environment you will move quickly iterate confidently and contribute to building a strong and cohesive design culture as our team grows.
What youll be doing
- Lead industrial design projects from initial concept through detailed design and production release.
- Own the look and feel of RIVR robots ensuring design intent remains intact through engineering and manufacturing constraints.
- Develop high-fidelity 3D models including complex surfacing for visualization prototyping and production.
- Partner closely with engineering teams to balance aesthetic quality with mechanical rigor and manufacturability.
- Drive CMF development throughout the design process.
- Identify gaps or risks within design briefs and proactively propose solutions.
- Prototype test and iterate rapidly using both digital and physical tools (CAD models rigs renderings etc.).
- Contribute to defining a consistent visual language and evolving design vision alongside the broader design team.
What you must have
- 5 years of industrial design experience with a strong hands-on portfolio.
- Proven ability to build credibility and trust with engineering and product partners.
- Expert in 3D parametric modeling (SolidWorks) and surface modeling (Rhino).
- Skilled in rendering software (KeyShot).
- Comfortable with 2D design tools (Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Figma).
- Ability to deliver high-detail CAD files that enable seamless hand-off to mechanical engineering.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and downstream product delivery.
Get some bonus points
- Experience with master modeling for CAD co-development with Mechanical Engineering.
- Understanding of how hardware design influences user interaction including physical-digital touchpoints.
- Experience working directly with suppliers to refine parts for production.
- Familiarity with FEM analysis.
RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If youre passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Change Management
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Lean Six Sigma
- Root cause Analysis
- Industrial Engineering
- Internet Of Things
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
- 3PL
About Company
Discover RIVR's innovative Physical AI solutions revolutionizing last-mile delivery. Our autonomous robots ensure faster, safer, and sustainable deliveries of parcels, groceries, and meals
