Taphandles — Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-site) Industrial Designer – Beer & Beverage Industry (Spain Office)
Location: Barcelona (Montcada i Reixac) — On-site, full-time Department: Product Design Reports To: Design Manager
About Taphandles
Taphandles is an award-winning design and manufacturing company specializing in product solutions for the beverage industry.
From custom tap handles, dispense towers, and point-of-sale items to creative signage and product marketing, we bring brands to life in bold, tangible ways.
We're expanding our general footprint and hiring a talented, self-motivated Industrial Designer to join our Spain office.
This is an on-site role that requires fluent English communication and a strong foundation in product design and manufacturing processes.
You'll work alongside our team of designers and collaborate directly with global clients — including some of the world's most recognized beverage brands — to develop creative, high-impact physical products.
Our concept-to-production timeline moves quickly: you'll see your work hit bars, restaurants, and retail spaces within months.
What You'll Do
Translate creative briefs and brand goals into original, dimensional product designs
Generate quick ideation sketches, followed by polished digital renderings for client presentations
Create detailed CAD models (surfacing and solid modeling) for manufacturing and prototyping
Collaborate with account managers, project managers, engineering, and overseas production teams to ensure designs meet aesthetic, functional, and production requirements
Iterate quickly based on client or team feedback while maintaining quality and clarity in your work
Balance aesthetic creativity with real-world production requirements
Contribute to a supportive team environment while taking full ownership of your own design pipeline
What You Bring
A strong portfolio showcasing hand-sketching, digital rendering, 3D modeling, and manufactured products (student and personal work welcome for early-career candidates)
Mastery of the Adobe CC suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Proficiency in Rhino (or comparable, such as Alias) for 3D surface modeling, plus KeyShot rendering experience
An understanding of design for manufacturing (casting, molding, machining, etc.)
Excellent time management and self-direction — able to juggle multiple projects and hit deadlines with minimal supervision
Fluency in English (written and spoken) to support day-to-day communication with our US and UK teams and international clients
Curiosity and humility — we'll teach you our niche, and we're looking for someone who brings initiative and confidence to the table
Valid EU passport or permanent EU residency permit
Nice to Have
Diverse 3D toolbox: sculpting in ZBrush, working knowledge of SolidWorks or Creo for solid modeling
Experience with international clients or suppliers
Exposure to the beverage or branding/packaging design industry
Knowledge of POP/POS design or physical marketing materials
Perks & Benefits
Salario: €******–€****** brutos anuales, según experiencia
Bonus anual discrecional
Contrato indefinido
22 días laborables de vacaciones anuales
Collaborative, award-winning creative team with global reach
Exposure to some of the most iconic and fastest-growing brands in the beverage industry
Rapid design-to-market pipeline — see your work come to life in months, not years
Opportunity to help shape the culture and direction of our Spain office
How to Apply
Apply on LinkedIn
Email your resume and portfolio (PDF under 10MB) to ******