Canoo

Senior Interior Designer

Canoo • $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in industrial/transportation/automotive design or equivalent
  • 5+ years in OEM or startup automotive design studios
  • Proficient in Autodesk Alias, Blender, and Keyshot
  • Experience overseeing projects from concept to final production
  • Ability to create persuasive presentations
  • Familiarity with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Develop design proposals using 2D sketching, 3D modeling, and rendering techniques
  • Collaborate across various departments and functions
  • Benchmark competitive products for insights
  • Research design trends and materials relating to future mobility
  • Present innovative strategies to executives
  • Work with engineering teams to transition designs to production
  • Provide detailed drawings for 3D modelers to realize designs

Benefits

  • Meaningful work that impacts the automotive landscape
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Equity compensation
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Dynamic and energetic workplace environment
Full Job Description
Job Title

Senior Interior Designer

Job Purpose

As a Senior Interior Designer, you must have deep knowledge and passion for creating compelling design proposals at an exceptional standard. Have an excellent ability to illustrate your ideas in 2D and translate those ideas into 3D. Your primary purpose is to support the Interior Director on all projects, ranging from concept creation and ideation all the way through to delivering production-ready design solutions.

This position includes creating interior visions and 'artwork' for concept presentations to executives and potential customers. Excellent communication skills are needed to interact with a fast-paced and multi-talented team. The ideal candidate is highly productive and has a team-centered spirit and a positive attitude.

This position is full-time in-office. Candidates must reside within Dallas TX or have a reasonable driving commute to Justin, TX and/or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

  • Develop proposals for both production and concept vehicles using your 2d sketching, 3D modeling, and 3D rendering abilities
  • Interact collaboratively across many different departments and functions.
  • Perform benchmarking of competitive vehicles/products.
  • Research product/industrial design, material, and future mobility trends.
  • Present strategies, vision, and innovation to executives
  • Work closely with studio engineering to bring your designs into production.
  • Support CAS and clay 3D modelers with clear and representative drawings/renderings to develop your designs in 3D
  • Able to work efficiently and creatively on multiple programs at once.
  • Incorporate the criteria to meet engineering and manufacturing requirements for design execution.
  • Clearly and comfortably communicate design ideas to the team and work in a competitive environment.


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in industrial / transportation / automotive design.
  • 5+ Years' experience in OEM or startup automotive design studios.
  • Highly capable with Autodesk Alias, Blender, and Keyshot
  • Overseeing the development of components/vehicles from initial designs to final production
  • Ability to create a presentation telling a compelling story
  • Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suites


Preferred Experience

  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Success at bringing a range of people into the research and design process
  • Preparation of presentations for upper management
  • Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems


Travel Requirements

  • 20%+ travel (Domestic & International)


Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...

  • Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Equity Compensation
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

About Canoo

Canoo is a company that specializes in developing electric vehicles. The company's mission is to create affordable, sustainable transportation solutions that are designed for the modern world. Canoo's vehicles are designed to be modular and customizable, allowing customers to choose the features and functions that best suit their needs. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Torrance, California.
Learn more about Canoo
Size
400 employees
Market Cap
$353 million
Industry
Net Income
-$1.4 million
NASDAQ

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