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Lifetime Brands, Inc.

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Our Seattle division is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team for the Rabbit brand. This position will Work with Industrial Designers (ID), Color Material Finish Designers (CMF), Brand ...

eFocus Informatix Pvt Ltd

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Design Engineer Location : Seattle, WA 5-8 years of experience in customization and configuration of ENOVIA V6/ 3DExperience using UI3 components Implementation knowledge of upgrade from V6 to latest ...

Efocus informatix pvt ltd

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Design Engineer Location : Seattle, WA • 5-8 years of experience in customization and configuration of ENOVIA V6/ 3DExperience using UI3 components • Implementation knowledge of upgrade from V6 ...

Lifetime Brands

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

Our Seattle division is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team for the Rabbit brand. This position will Work with Industrial Designers (ID), Color Material Finish Designers (CMF), Brand ...

Integrate

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

About the Role We are looking for a Design Engineer to help push the visual and interaction quality of Integrate's product forward. You are a designer first. Design is your craft: you have strong ...

Integrate

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

About the Role We are looking for a Design Engineer to help push the visual and interaction quality of Integrate's product forward. You are a designer first. Design is your craft: you have strong ...

Dogwood Industries

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Structural Design Engineer

Bothell, WA · On-site

$81K - $110K/yr

General A Design Engineer at Dogwood Industries provides a critical role in breaking down customer requirements and customizing a solution using standard details and engineered solutions. Working ...

Amazon

Design Engineer, Urban Fulfilment

Bellevue, WA · On-site

The SSD (sub-same day) Design Engineering team is searching for an innovative, solutions-oriented design engineer to spearhead new initiatives and develop the next generation of world-class ...

amphenol

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design and development of next-generation interconnect products. This role will focus on ...

CareerPaths NW

Controls Design Engineer

Renton, WA · On-site

$37 - $49/hr

Controls Design Engineer Job Responsibilities * Researching and selecting control system peripherals. * Producing controls systems design drawings, sequence of operations, and submittals for lower to ...

Experis

Hardware Design Engineer

Redmond, WA · Remote

$79 - $84/hr

As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will be part of the R&D department supporting hardware verification and design projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, excellent ...

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How much do design developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for design developer in Seattle, WA is $147,199.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,600.00 and $178,700.00 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.

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Infographic showing various Design Developer job openings in Seattle, WA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,199 per year, or $70.8 per hour.
Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

Seattle, WA • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Our Seattle division is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team for the Rabbit brand. This position will Work with Industrial Designers (ID), Color Material Finish Designers (CMF), Brand Development, Project Manager (PM), and overseas suppliers to bring kitchen and bar tools from concepts to market.
Responsibilities
  • Develop functional, durable, and manufacturable finished goods.
  • Work with ID/Suppliers to optimize construction/cost/manufacturability of new products.
  • Participate in prototyping of concepts.
  • Design experiments to verify design and function.
  • Learn, understand, and share production processes with Product Development Group (ID + CMF + Engineering).
  • Collaborate and be a resource for team.
  • Utilize and collaborate with overseas counterparts.
  • Prototype parts to evaluate design + function by utilizing tools in a shop, 3d printers, and 2.5 axis CNC.
  • Create and modify 3D CAD in collaboration with Industrial Design and Suppliers.
  • Lead and manage all overseas technical communication during product development lifecycle: Internal Design Review, Factory Design Review, Factory & Tooling CAD approval, creating and sharing off-tool sample comments.
  • Conduct internal meetings to review all off tool shots with ID, Marketing, and CMF. Compile comments and work with suppliers to improve products.
  • Share out move-forward plans with internal team.
  • Approve products. Lead communication making the final call when a new product is fit for production.
  • Communicate production inspection points to the Quality Engineer. Outline acceptable tolerances for production items.
  • Update bill of materials (BOM) for completed projects to reflect final approved designs.
  • Send control samples, label and keep control samples on-site.
  • Work with PMs to ensure products follow timeline, and any impacts to timeline are addressed.
  • Seek to improve existing working processes, involving business stakeholders (suppliers, Industrial Design, CMF, Engineering, Marketing).

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 2 years of Engineering experience in the workplace.
  • 2 years minimum experience in a collaborative design focused product development team.
  • Expertise in SolidWorks: building/modifying CAD, using mates with moving parts to evaluate fit and functionality.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to adapt to different working styles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience and success working with overseas suppliers
  • Professional demeanor; ready to face customer or supplier on any given day
  • Positive attitude, open to change, ready to learn
  • Ability to travel to Asia minimum of once per year.

Required Skills
Google Suite; Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks; Adobe Acrobat; Prototyping + Shop Skills
Location: Hybrid/Seattle, WA
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Lifetime Brands is a leading global provider of kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home. We offer brands you trust, value without compromise and an unwavering commitment to innovation. Our products make it easier for you to prepare food, serve meals, entertain guests, and decorate your home. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, which includes: *All full-time employees (and family members) are eligible to participate in our Medical, Dental, and Vision plans*Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care*Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability*Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance*Eligibility in the Company's 401K plan, after 90 days of employment*Paid Time Off (vacation/sick) - accrual of 15 days per calendar year for non-warehouse positions; accrual of 10 days per calendar year for hourly based warehouse positions*10 Company Paid Holidays*Employee Product Discounts*Tuition Assistance*Employee Assistance Program*Volunteer Opportunities- 4 hours of paid optional volunteer time (annually)*Seattle, WA based employees are provided with commute trip reduction incentives*Benefits are offered to employees who work 30 hours or more In addition to the above, we offer voluntary benefits. Lifetime Brands, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Lifetime Brands believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. Lifetime Brands expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Lifetime Brands consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

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