Product Designer

Product Designer – Junior
Design, Architecture & Visual Innovation – Institute Itech
Full-time position
Hybrid work model (Milan, Italy – with international scope)
Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
This position may evolve into Senior Product Designer or Lead Design Engineer, depending on performance and contribution to Institute Itech’s design and innovation portfolio.

Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It was created to transform scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.
The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high-impact projects capable of improving quality of life, making cities more sustainable and creating new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.

Its flagship projects include:
Memoria™ – AI-based neuroimaging and cognitive data intelligence
Oxyleaf™ – environmental monitoring and air quality technologies
Terra™ – advanced soil and ecological remediation systems
Polaris™ – strategic data infrastructure and positioning systems
Balloon™ – high-altitude sensing and urban climate platforms
Institute Itech is seeking a creative and technically versatile Junior Product Designer to join its design team in a hybrid capacity between Milan and international project contexts. The role sits at the intersection of industrial design, 3D modeling, architectural visualization, and illustration — and is transversal across all of Institute Itech’s flagship projects.
The selected candidate will contribute to the visual and physical definition of Institute Itech’s products and platforms, from early-stage concept sketches and technical illustrations through to detailed 3D models, architectural renders, and presentation-ready design outputs. The role requires someone equally comfortable working on physical product form and spatial design as on visual storytelling and technical illustration.
This is an ideal opportunity for a recently graduated or early-career designer with a strong visual sensibility and a genuine passion for design at the boundary of technology, nature, and urban innovation.

Product Design & 3D Modeling
Develop 3D models of Institute Itech’s products, systems, and physical components across all flagship projects
Create detailed and presentation-ready renderings of products, installations, and technology platforms
Iterate on product form, materiality, and geometry in close collaboration with engineering and research teams
Support the design of physical prototypes and contribute to design-for-manufacturing considerations
Architectural Design & Spatial Visualization
Develop architectural visualizations, spatial layouts, and environmental renders for urban and installation contexts
Support the visual design of deployment scenarios for projects including Balloon™, Oxyleaf™, Biocity™, and Terra™
Contribute to the integration of Institute Itech’s products within urban, natural, and architectural environments
Illustration & Visual Communication
Create technical and conceptual illustrations for internal reports, publications, investor presentations, and institutional communications
Develop infographics, exploded views, and schematic diagrams to communicate complex systems and products clearly
Support the production of visual assets for social media, editorial, and branding purposes
Contribute to the visual identity of Institute Itech’s flagship projects in coordination with the communications team
Cross-Project Design Contribution
Apply design expertise transversally across Memoria™, Oxyleaf™, Terra™, Polaris™, Balloon™, and Biocity™
Participate in design reviews, concept development sessions, and cross-functional planning meetings
Translate technical briefs and engineering constraints into coherent, compelling design solutions
Support the preparation of design documentation, mood boards, and visual concept packages
Maintain organized libraries of 3D assets, render files, illustrations, and design documentation
Contribute to internal design guidelines and visual standards
Support knowledge