Senior Industrial Designer About Breville Over the past 80 years Breville has grown to become an iconic global brand, delivering kitchen products to over 70 countries around the globe. Breville enhances people’s lives through the delivery of brilliant innovation and thoughtful design based on deep consumer insights, empowering people to do things more impressively or easily than they’d thought possible in their own home and ultimately allowing them to “Master Every Moment”. A career at Breville is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s more than working for a global leader; it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that impacts people all over the world. New Product Development Team Breville values the diverse perspectives of its team members which help create award winning, innovative small domestic appliances time and time again. Our world-renowned, multi-disciplinary New Product Development Team is based in Sydney and comprises of highly experienced researchers, food specialists, industrial designers, UX designers, mechanical design engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers and quality engineers. We’re very motivated in translating new ideas into engaging user experiences. We take the time to understand food science and user research, we talk to the industry experts, we investigate new technologies, and we stretch our manufacturers’ capabilities. Our team is growing, and with this growth, the product development process is evolving to adapt. Underpinning this growth is Breville’s product development methodology that is entrenched in a rich history of exploration, experimentation, and iterative development to balance product feasibility with improved user experiences. About the role As a Senior Industrial Designer at Breville, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our product experiences—leading design thinking and execution across complex, high-impact projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for a designer who combines craft excellence with sound judgment and strong commercial awareness, and who is ready to influence outcomes beyond their own work. You’ll operate with a high degree of independence, guiding projects from concept to delivery while helping set direction, raise quality, and mentor others along the way. As a senior member of the design team, your impact will extend to developing people, strengthening design culture, and creating strategic design value that aligns with Breville’s business goals. This role is about doing great work—and helping others do their best work too. Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end industrial design across complex product programs, from early research and ideation through to production delivery Plan and oversee research activities, translating consumer insight and empathy into clear, validated design direction Facilitate ideation sessions and workshops, guiding teams toward strong, feasible, and differentiated concepts Drive detail design, including CAD development, prototyping, documentation, and supplier engagement, while safeguarding design intent Lead usability and user experience development, including testing, user flows, and interactive prototypes Validate design intent through rigorous testing, DFMEA, V&V processes, and alignment with global standards and regulations Partner closely with engineering and suppliers to ensure manufacturable, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes Apply strong manufacturing knowledge to anticipate risks and resolve design-for-manufacture challenges early Contribute to intellectual property development by identifying, documenting, and refining inventive features Influence project outcomes through strong planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration Mentor and support junior designers, contributing to capability growth, design quality, and team culture Balance desirability, feasibility, and viability to deliver consumer-focused solutions aligned with business goals We are interested in hearing from people who… Are experienced industrial designers with a strong track record of delivering products into production Can lead design work independently while influencing direction at a project and team level Bring deep craft capability across research, ideation, detail design, and validation Are confident collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve complex challenges Have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-manufacture principles Are comfortable making informed trade-offs between consumer value, cost, quality, and feasibility Enjoy mentoring others and helping raise the standard of design outcomes across a team Communicate clearly and effectively, using insight and evidence to influence decisions Think critically, anticipate challenges, and proactively identify opportunities Are motivated to help shape the future of design practice and culture at Breville What we offer you: Flexible work arrangements Competitive compensation package A fun and rewarding team environment Opportunity to work for an Australian Stock Exchange listed company Employee assistance program Paid parental leave policy Employee discounts of up to 50% on all our electrical products Corporate and wellness benefits such as gym discounts, yoga classes, fruit, and more To Apply Come and make your mark with this global leader by applying today via the Apply Now button. Breville Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
