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Design Developer Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

Venteon

Design Release Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$135K/yr

Design Release Engineer - Exterior Accessories Minimum 5 Years experience in Design Release Engineering Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Design Release to fill a opening with a ...

Arcadis

Roadway Design Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

As the Lead Roadway Design Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing roadway design projects from concept to completion. You will be responsible for leading a team of ...

Arcadis

Roadway Design Engineer

Detroit, MI

$90K - $110K/yr

As the Lead Roadway Design Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing roadway design projects from concept to completion. You will be responsible for leading a team of ...

Actalent

Tooling Design Engineer

Dearborn, MI

Tooling Design Engineer The Tooling Design Engineer develops, standardizes, and delivers final assembly tooling that meets engineering intent and production requirements. This role works closely with ...

JSP

Packaging Design Engineer

Madison Heights, MI

$125K/yr

This design engineer position, based out of our Madison Heights , Michigan office, requires a candidate with good problem solving, critical thinking skills, and a 3-Dimensional mindset with good ...

RealTruck Group Inc

Design Engineer - Product

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$128K - $154K/yr

The Design Engineer will be involved in developing new products and product extensions to compliment and support current product lines. CORE FUNCTIONS · Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to ...

RealTruck

Design Engineer - Product

Ann Arbor, MI

$128K - $154K/yr

The Design Engineer will be involved in developing new products and product extensions to compliment and support current product lines. CORE FUNCTIONS · Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to ...

Truck Hero

Design Engineer - Product

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$128K - $154K/yr

The Design Engineer will be involved in developing new products and product extensions to compliment and support current product lines. CORE FUNCTIONS • Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to ...

Storch Magnetics

Product Design Engineer

Livonia, MI

$120K - $145K/yr

Summary/Objective Product Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering of the product designs submitted by clients. Responsible for creating test prototypes and administering test to ensure ...

Brose

Design Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Participate in formal design/engineering reviews (Design Checklist, DFMEA, specification review, etc.), and informal reviews with development team. * Ensure designs meet milestones to support ...

General Motors

Studio Design Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

The Studio Design Engineer is responsible for integrating and balancing vehicle models with Design in partnership with Architecture, SMT, Performance, Human Factors, and Manufacturing. This role ...

Storch Magnetics

Product Design Engineer

Livonia, MI · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Summary/Objective Product Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering of the product designs submitted by clients. Responsible for creating test prototypes and administering test to ensure ...

Gentex

Cybersecurity Design Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

POSITION OVERVIEW The Design Engineer II is a specialist responsible for developing all Product Safety and Security controls for any assigned product. This position will be working onsite at a Gentex ...

Aquent

Exhibit Design Engineer

Clawson, MI · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Jul 6, 2026 We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Trade Show / Exhibit Design Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role is crucial for transforming conceptual designs into tangible, buildable ...

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How much do design developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for design developer in Detroit, MI is $118,352.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $143,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Design Developer vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign DeveloperGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically holds a degree in design, computer science, or related fields; may have coding certificationsUsually has a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks on digital interfaces, websites, and applications, often collaborating with developersFocuses on visual content creation for print and digital media
Industry UsageCommon in tech, web development, and digital product companiesPrevalent in advertising, publishing, and branding agencies

Design Developers combine design skills with coding knowledge to create functional digital products, while Graphic Designers focus on visual aesthetics and branding. Both roles require creativity, but Design Developers are more involved in the technical implementation of designs for digital platforms.

What cities near Detroit, MI are hiring for Design Developer jobs? Cities near Detroit, MI with the most Design Developer job openings:
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Infographic showing various Design Developer job openings in Detroit, MI as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,352 per year, or $56.9 per hour.
Design Release Engineer

Design Release Engineer

Venteon

Troy, MI • On-site

$135K/yr

Full-time

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Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description


Design Release Engineer- Exterior Accessories
Minimum 5 Years experience in Design Release Engineering
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Design Release to fill a opening with a manufacturing company located in Metro Detroit. The ideal candidates should have a background in design engineering, ideally in exteriors and accessories within automotive.
Requirements of the Design Release Engineer
  • BSME or similar degree
  • 8+ years of vehicle design in interior or exterior trim
  • Knowledge of NHSTA / FMVSS requirements
  • Experience with DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, DFM, DFA, etc.
  • Understanding of product and vehicle development cycles and processes

Benefits of the Design Release Engineer
  • Competitive salary
  • Advancement potential
  • Full time
  • Paid time off
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • Profit Sharing & Pension plans

Responsibilities of the Design Release Engineer
  • Design and development of exterior systems and sub-systems
  • Work with internal teams such as quality, manufacturing and design
  • Responsible for system - level validation and verification activities

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to bray@venteon.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

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