Industrial Designer

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DESIGN supports Whirlpool’s vision to "Be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, and in the world." We inspire lasting engagement, product leadership, and meaningful experiences at home and for our world. We do this based on empathy, innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, with people at the center of our process. In our 5 global studios, we have more than 100 designers in dedicated teams of Graphic Design, Color Material and Finish, Craftsmanship, Industrial Design, Trends Forecasting, User Interaction, Motion Graphics, Usability, Design Research, and Studio Engineering.
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Designer. This is an onsite role 5 days a week at our Global Design Center in Benton Harbor, MI.
As an Industrial Designer, you will support efforts to understand emerging trends, seek out real-life insights, and create design solutions that will impact experiences for the next generation of home appliances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
• 3+ years of professional Industrial design experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong project management and planning skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate communication across different disciplines
• Strong decision-making abilities and self-motivation
• Strong visual communication skills
• Ability to adapt design intent through the development process
• Intermediate 3D Computer modeling skills

Responsibilities

• Create assets ranging from conceptual sketches, CAD models, physical prototypes, and high-quality renderings/animations to communicate design intent.
• Work with a variety of process partners to gain an understanding of marketing strategies, manufacturing requirements, and engineering constraints.
• Grow an understanding of our design strategies and philosophies by working with cross-functional design leads.
• Work with design specialists in graphic design, CMF, UI/UX, usability, and craftsmanship to create fully immersive experiences.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• kitchenettes
• Beautiful, recently renovated office space
• free coffee
• biking/walking trails
• access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees