Staff Industrial Designer, Interior

Own vehicle design outcomes for major vehicle platforms and interior collaborations, translating product requirements and user insights into vision/concept work as well as production-feasible designs

Drive vehicle design execution through the vehicle development lifecycle; from early packaging and concept sketches to clay/digital modeling, gateway milestones, and final release

Champion Waymo’s design language across vehicle partnerships, ensuring aesthetic cohesion, brand identity, and rider awareness while accommodating complex hardware constraints

Partner with vehicle engineering, tooling specialists, and automotive suppliers to resolve complex manufacturing, packaging, and assembly challenges without compromising design intent

Set the bar for design craft, modeling fidelity, and execution across the studio, providing informal technical mentorship and optimizing team development workflows

8+ years of hands-on design experience within automotive OEM design studios on dedicated production vehicle programs

Proven experience taking production vehicle programs from initial sketch through tooling and volume manufacturing

Expertise in rapid ideation sketching, digital rendering, and 3D modeling tools (e.g., Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks), with a strong foundation in automotive Class-A surfacing and physical mockups

Deep knowledge of vehicle packaging, body structures, stamping, injection molding, draft angles, and safety/ergonomic compliance (FMVSS/ECE)

Demonstrated the ability to lead complex design workstreams, influence engineering and product partners, and clearly communicate design rationale to cross-functional leadership

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent practical experience, backed by a portfolio showcasing production-intent vehicle design and refined craftsmanship

Exposure to multiple OEM design studios or innovative mobility startups, bringing diverse perspectives on studio workflows and program timing

Versatility designing both exterior vehicle surfaces/aerodynamics and cabin interior architecture, seating, and touchpoints