Job Title: Product / Industrial Designer
Brand: Cancelled Plans
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Cancelled Plans
Cancelled Plans is a design-led brand known for its unconventional thinking, bold creative identity, and distinctive product aesthetics. We are driven by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a desire to build objects that challenge norms while elevating everyday experiences. As we expand our product line, we’re looking for a Product/Industrial Designer who can imagine, prototype, and deliver thoughtful, innovative designs.

 
Role Overview
The Product/Industrial Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and refining new products from idea to final production. This role requires a blend of strong aesthetic sensitivity, technical competence, and hands-on problem solving. The ideal candidate is highly creative yet grounded in the realities of manufacturing, materials, and user-centered design.

 
Key Responsibilities
Concept & Design Development
● Generate original product concepts aligned with the Cancelled Plans brand identity.
● Translate ideas into sketches, digital models, and detailed design proposals.
● Research trends, materials, manufacturing methods, and user needs.
3D Modeling & Technical Development
● Develop high-quality 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for prototyping and production.
● Create technical specifications, material lists, and tolerances for manufacturing partners.
● Iterate designs based on functional, aesthetic, and production feedback.
Prototyping & Testing
● Build and test prototypes through in-house methods or external partners.
● Evaluate usability, durability, ergonomics, and feasibility.
● Conduct design refinements to optimize performance and manufacturability.
Production & Vendor Collaboration
● Work closely with suppliers, fabricators, and manufacturers to ensure product accuracy and quality.
● Participate in sampling rounds, approvals, and quality checks.
● Troubleshoot production challenges and recommend solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
● Partner with product, marketing, and operations teams to support launches.
● Provide design direction for packaging, merchandising, and visual communication when needed.
● Support storytelling and creative presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

 
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
● 2–5 years of experience designing consumer goods or lifestyle products (preferred).
● Strong proficiency in CAD and rendering software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Blender).
● Ability to generate both conceptual sketches and production-ready designs.
● Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and production constraints.
● Strong sense of form, aesthetics, and detail.
● Ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines.
● Excellent communication and presentation skills.

 
What We Offer
● Competitive salary and project-based incentives.
● Opportunity to shape the product direction of a growing creative brand.
● Hands-on experience across design, prototyping, and production.
● A collaborative, imaginative, and craft-focused work culture.