Industrial Designer

Job Title : Industrial Designer

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Company : Modulus Housing

Website :

https : / / modulushousing.com

Experience : 3+ years

About Modulus Housing

Modulus Housing

is a technology-driven design startup redefining the way buildings and infrastructure are created. We specialize in

prefabricated and modular solutions

• from scalable building systems to compact functional pods - designed to make construction

faster, smarter, and more sustainable .

About the Role

We are looking for an

Industrial Designer

who will take ownership in shaping the design language and product experience of our modular / prefab pods. This role involves hands-on product design, from concept to prototype, along with creating visual and communication assets that bring ideas to life. You will work at the intersection of

design, engineering, and architecture

Key Responsibilities

Research & Concept Generation :

Conduct product and market research, analyze existing solutions, and generate creative design concepts for new modular / prefab products.

Product Design :

Design and develop modular / prefab products and components from concept sketches through 3D CAD models and prototypes.

Material & Finishes (CMF) :

Define appropriate colors, materials, finishes, and manufacturing methods that align with product performance, aesthetics, and scalability.

Design Communication :

Develop visuals, renders, and presentations to effectively communicate design intent and functionality to clients.

Prototyping :

Build and test prototypes to validate design and usability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Work closely with

engineering, architecture, and business teams

to ensure alignment between design vision, technical feasibility, and product strategy.

Design System Development :

Maintain and evolve design standards and documentation for product identity and communication.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in

Industrial Design, Product Design, or Engineering Design .

3+ years

of experience in industrial or product design with a strong portfolio.

Proficiency in

3D CAD modeling

(SolidWorks, Rhino, or equivalent).

Strong understanding of

design principles, materials, finishes, DFMA, and rapid prototyping.

Good visualization and rendering skills (KeyShot, Adobe Suite, Figma, etc.).

Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

modular products, architectural components, or industrial systems .

Exposure to

rapid prototyping

workflows.

Familiarity with

human factors, ergonomics, and usability principles .

What We Offer

Opportunity to design innovative, real-world modular / prefab products and systems.

Work in one of the country’s most recognized research ecosystems - IIT Madras Research Park, surrounded by world-class innovation and technology startups.

Collaborative and design-driven work environment.

Exposure to both product and architectural design projects.

Competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Construction is probably the last trillion-dollar sector that isn't Industrialised. We at Modulus would like to change that. To make buildings on assembly lines like cars, if you are given the option to redesign the brick (the fundamental building block)

What would it be and why?

or If you find this question annoying unnecessary, don't apply. The Job description would be to question and think like this every day! You would be in the IIT Madras research park, arguably one of the biggest deep tech ecosystems in the country.

If interested in reinventing the brick, then share your response to xxxx@modulushousing.com.