Staff Industrial Designer, Interior
Core
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.
Role type
Staff Industrial Designer (Interior)
Builds
Fully autonomous ride-hail service vehicles and interior components
Domain
Autonomous driving technology / Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
Automotive Class-A surfacing, 3D modeling (Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks), vehicle packaging, injection molding, stamping, safety/ergonomic compliance (FMVSS/ECE), rapid ideation sketching, physical mockups
Preferred skills
Experience with multiple OEM design studios, versatility in exterior surfaces/aerodynamics and cabin interior architecture, seating design
Technologies
Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Drive vehicle design execution from early packaging and concept sketches to clay/digital modeling, gateway milestones, and final release; Champion Waymo's design language across vehicle partnerships; Partner with vehicle engineering, tooling specialists, and automotive suppliers to resolve complex manufacturing, packaging, and assembly challenges; Set the bar for design craft, modeling fidelity, and execution across the studio, providing informal technical mentorship
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship