Industrial Designer Sr

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, visually compelling, and production-ready designs for interior furnishings, seating, and ergonomic interfaces.
• Translate ideas into effective visual representations using hand sketches, digital renderings, physical models, and prototypes.
• Maintain and evolve the Cirrus Visual Brand Language across products to ensure consistent and elevated user experience.
• Guide the design process from ideation through production, applying deep knowledge of geometry, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Specify colors, materials, and finishes (CMF) based on both brand direction and operational requirements such as durability, comfort, and certification.
• Partner with engineers, product managers, manufacturing, certification, and customer experience teams to refine and implement designs.
• Gather and define design requirements through direct interaction with internal stakeholders and external customers, considering aesthetic, ergonomic, regulatory, and operational needs.
• Drive rapid prototyping and user testing to refine design decisions and achieve optimal fit, finish, and usability.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to refine production methods, optimize materials, and address feasibility constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive design experience.
• Prior experience in aviation, automotive, or marine interiors preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of launching production-ready products with strong user and business impact.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative, real-world design outcomes.
• Advanced skills in visual storytelling, sketching, and rendering.
• Deep understanding of CMF selection for regulated environments.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Industrial Design (CAID) software such as Autodesk Alias, Rhino, ICEM Surf, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with CAD and PLM tools preferred (e.g., PTC Creo and Windchill).
• Class A surfacing capabilities are considered a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance design vision with technical and business constraints.
• Highly collaborative, curious, and adaptable in a fast-paced development environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA.
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider.
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service.
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year.
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $90,703.69/Yr. - USD $136,055.53/Yr.