Job Description

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 experience in industrial design
• Exceptional sketching skills and ability to explore and visualize 3D forms
• Strong problem-solving abilities with 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 aesthetics combined 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 processes and materials
• Aptitude for creating clear, elegant graphic icons and user interfaces
• Ability to contribute to user research and 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 environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in design and manufacturing

Job activities

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

• Employ design thinking methodology to develop creative solutions to our customers’ problems through sketch concepts and 3D prototypes
• Create high-quality 2D sketches and renderings to support internal development processes
• Utilize the latest design software , including Gravity Sketch VR and Vizcom AI, to enhance design capabilities
• Understand, follow, and evolve the Tennant Visual Brand Language to ensure consistency and innovation in design
• Make compelling presentations for recommendations or critiques with Industrial Design, Engineering, and Marketing team members
• Assist in UI/UX design for physical and touch-screen controls, ensuring user-friendly interfaces
• Create production artwork files for 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.

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