GMT0–GMT+8 Remote (Global)

Sonar is hiring a Manta Sleep - Senior Industrial Designer

About the Role

Shape the future of sleep products as a Senior Industrial Designer in a fully remote, asynchronous environment built on trust and ownership. You'll lead the design journey from initial concept to final production, ensuring each product delivers on both aesthetic excellence and real-world performance. This role is ideal for a self-driven designer who thrives in a responsibility-driven culture with minimal bureaucracy.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead product design from sketch to shelf, balancing creativity with technical and commercial feasibility
  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models and comprehensive Tech Packs for global manufacturing partners
  • Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and leadership to align design with business goals
  • Conduct user research, including interviews and usability testing, to inform design decisions
  • Iterate designs based on customer feedback, data, and market trends
  • Define CMF strategies, selecting materials and finishes that enhance comfort and durability
  • Ensure design integrity is preserved throughout prototyping and mass production
  • Stay current with advancements in materials, manufacturing techniques, and product innovation

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of industrial or product design experience focused on physical consumer goods
  • Proven track record bringing both soft and hard goods to market at scale
  • Advanced skills in 3D CAD (Rhino, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360) and rendering tools like Keyshot
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Experience creating prototypes using 3D printing and other hands-on methods
  • Deep understanding of user-centered design and design thinking
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially in Asia
  • Ability to communicate design rationale clearly through visuals and writing
  • Fluent English with strong collaboration skills across global teams

Compensation & Benefits

  • Monthly gross pay between $6,500 and $8,000 as an independent contractor
  • Fully remote role with asynchronous flexibility and at least 3-hour overlap with team (GMT0–GMT+8)
  • Unlimited flexible time off and all local public holidays observed
  • Quarterly fitness or gym reimbursement
  • Annual learning budget for professional development
  • No micromanagement — just a collaborative, ambitious team focused on meaningful work

Our Culture

We operate with minimal hierarchy and maximum responsibility. There’s no corporate overhead, no unnecessary meetings, and no tolerance for disrespect. We value proactive thinking, attention to detail, and the freedom to solve problems creatively. If you’re driven by impact and ownership, this is where you belong.

Required Skills
KeyshotRhinoSolidWorksFusion 360Adobe Creative SuitePhotoshopIllustratorInDesignProduct DesignIndustrial Design3D RenderingConsumer ProductsSoft GoodsHard GoodsManufacturing Industrial DesignProduct Design3D RenderingKeyshotRhinoSolidWorksFusion 360PhotoshopIllustratorInDesign3D PrintingSoft Goods DesignHard Goods DesignMass ProductioneCommerce Product Development
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Sonar
Sonar builds a core product called Sonny, which offers 24/7 chat-based mental health support for youth that combines AI with trained human coaches. The company works with schools and providers to make mental health support more preventative and accessible for young people.
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Category design
Posted a month ago