Staff Industrial Designer (Interior)

Join Waymo's Industrial Design Team as a Staff Industrial Designer (Interior). In this role, you will be responsible for owning vehicle design outcomes for major vehicle platforms and interior collaborations, driving vehicle design execution through the development lifecycle, and championing Waymo's design language across vehicle partnerships. You will work closely with vehicle engineering, tooling specialists, and automotive suppliers to resolve complex manufacturing, packaging, and assembly challenges. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Promouvoir le langage de conception de Waymo à travers les partenariats avec les véhicules, en garantissant la cohésion esthétique, l'identité de la marque et la sensibilisation des passagers tout en tenant compte des contraintes matérielles complexes.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la responsabilité des résultats de conception des véhicules pour les principales plateformes de véhicules et les collaborations intérieures, en traduisant les exigences du produit et les insights des utilisateurs en concepts de vision.
• Conduire l'exécution de la conception du véhicule tout au long du cycle de développement du véhicule, des premiers croquis de conception aux modèles en argile/digitaux, en passant par les jalons de la passerelle et la libération finale.
• 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
• Demonstrated the ability to lead complex design workstreams, influence engineering and product partners, and clearly communicate design rationale to cross-functional leadership
• 8+ years of hands-on design experience within automotive OEM design studios on dedicated production vehicle programs
• Deep knowledge of vehicle packaging, body structures, stamping, injection molding, draft angles, and safety/ergonomic compliance (FMVSS/ECE)
• Proven experience taking production vehicle programs from initial sketch through tooling and volume manufacturing
• Versatility designing both exterior vehicle surfaces/aerodynamics and cabin interior architecture, seating, and touchpoints

Requirements

• 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

Pay

USD 230,000 - 284,000