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Polaris Inc. · 1 day ago

Sr. Lead Designer, Advanced Concept

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $161K/yr

10+ years exp

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, known for its innovative products and commitment to outdoor experiences. As a Sr. Lead Advanced Concept Designer, you will be part of a dynamic design team focused on creating the next generation of extreme powersports vehicles, managing multiple design projects from inception to implementation, and collaborating with various teams to achieve design goals.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Create unique interior & exterior designs and concepts for Advanced & Production vehicles and other mobility products through sketches as well as digitally through the use of 2D and 3D technology

Interpret industry trends and insights into actionable storytelling and design solutions

Work closely with Product planners to help interpret customer needs and insights into desirable compelling portfolio solutions

Collaborate frequently with the design team, sculpting organization, engineering and fabrication teams in the development of new designs

Have a big-picture perspective on customer needs and future transportation scenarios and create provocative concepts and designs using insights and research collected as a team and individually

Provide insight and recommendations to leadership while possessing willingness to receive guidance and direction

Maintain knowledge of current design trends and technology. Present ideas frequently to management and leadership to communicate design ideas

Work closely with Architectural Engineers, UX & HFE teams to create new platforms and vehicle architectures with an influencing Design voice

Exhibit passion, courage and a willingness to challenge expectations and be fearless in exploring the future

Share expertise with design team and foster a collaborative environment

Promote continuous learning and elevate team-wide design capabilities

Qualification

Automotive DesignTransportation DesignIndustrial Design2D3D TechnologyCreative ProficiencyCommunication SkillsMentoring AbilityTeam CollaborationStorytelling Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Design (Automotive, Transportation, Industrial Design)

10+ years of professional experience in a design related field, automotive, transportation, powersports, is required

Strong understanding of form and excellent drawing skills

Great communication & storytelling skills

Proven creative proficiency

Demonstrated ability with electronic tools to communicate 2-D ideations

Ability to work independently and within a team as well as provide mentoring to others

Please note, you must submit a Transportation Design Portfolio to be considered for this position – please make sure that you have several series of sketches and ideations (Applications without portfolios or website/Behance links will not be considered)