Industrial/Product Designer with experience in physical prototyping and silicone/tactile materials Ended

Live Lucera, LLC is developing The Feel Kit™, a consumer health education tool centered on tactile learning, with a focus on breast cancer awareness. We are seeking an experienced industrial or product designer with hands-on silicone and prosthetic fabrication experience to help bring an early-stage physical prototype to life.

This project focuses on materiality, touch, and physical realism, not electronics or digital-only design. The goal is to create a non-clinical, inclusive tactile object that supports learning through guided touch.
The core prototype involves:
• Silicone-based tactile forms
• Embedded texture and density variations
• Multi-durometer materials
• Molded components suitable for iteration and small-batch production
• A modular approach that supports inclusivity and customization

This is an educational tool, not a diagnostic medical device.

Responsibilities may include:

• Translating a conceptual brief into physical prototype designs
• Advising on silicone types, durometers, and fabrication methods
• Designing molds and forms for tactile realism
• Fabricating and iterating early-stage prototypes
• Refining designs based on tactile testing and feedback
• Preparing CAD files (STL/STEP) and fabrication documentation
• Advising on durability and manufacturability for future scaling

Deliverables will likely include:
• 2–4 physical prototype iterations
• CAD/mold files
• Material specifications and fabrication notes

We are specifically looking for someone with experience in:

✔ Industrial or product design for physical goods
✔ Silicone prosthetics, SFX fabrication, or anatomical models
✔ Multi-texture and multi-density material work
✔ Mold-making and hands-on fabrication
✔ Iterative prototyping and user-centered refinement

Strong preference for candidates who have physically fabricated silicone prototypes, not only designed them digitally.

Bonus experience:
• Educational or anatomical tools
• Inclusive design approaches
• Preparing designs for small-batch manufacturing

Estimated Phase 1 timeline:
• Discovery & material planning: 1–2 weeks
• Prototype development & iteration: 4–6 weeks
• Documentation & handoff: 1–2 weeks

Total: ~8–10 weeks

There is strong potential for continued collaboration as the product evolves.

Live Lucera prioritizes:
• Inclusive, trauma-informed design
• Thoughtful, non-clinical health education
• Clear communication and documentation
• Respect for intellectual property and confidentiality

Applicants must be comfortable signing an NDA prior to receiving detailed project materials. read less