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Industrial Designer
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Tax treatment: not stated.
Advertised sample, not an industry average.
The role, at a glance
Industrial designers develop physical products through research, sketches and prototypes. Circ’s Shanghai sample covers ergonomic products, furniture and electronics, with involvement from early concepts through production and launch.
Who this role suits
- The sample requests a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and two to five years of experience.
- Sketching, CAD surfacing, prototyping and English communication are expected; Chinese or German is advantageous.
The source describes an international team and requests English, but does not promise work-permit sponsorship. Confirm eligibility separately.
What you’ll do
- Develop designs while considering usability, materials and manufacturing.
- Use digital and physical tools to communicate and test ideas.
- Coordinate development stages and visit clients or factories when needed.
How to get started
- Prepare a concise portfolio that follows selected products from concept to realization.
- Show your own sketches, CAD and physical prototypes.
- Explain one manufacturing constraint and the design decision it informed.
Where to find opportunities
Check Circ’s official recruitment pages and confirm that the relevant mainland-China role is still available.
Details to confirm
This is a historical employer document seeking a March or April 2024 start. Salary is undisclosed; confirm present opportunities.
About sample salaries and work eligibility
These are advertised job samples, not industry averages or a list of current vacancies. Pay periods and any stated tax treatment are shown in each guide. Unpublished or unclear salary figures are not estimated.
USD conversions use a reference rate of USD 1 ≈ CNY 6.718 on 23 October 2026. Original CNY figures are retained when available; USD-denominated samples are shown without conversion.
Confirm job requirements, eligibility to work in China and work-permit support separately with the employer.