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Head of Industrial Design

Waymo
Location
Mountain View, CA, US
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Industrial Design (78N)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or Automotive Design
  • 15+ years of industrial design experience
  • 8+ years leading automotive design programs or OEM vehicle studio teams
  • Proven track record of delivering production vehicle programs
  • Deep technical mastery of automotive packaging, Class-A surfacing, CMF processes, and vehicle safety or regulatory compliance
  • Experience presenting design strategy to executive leadership
Nice to have
  • Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field
  • Experience integrating complex hardware suites into automotive platforms
  • Track record of bridging consumer product design with automotive development cycles
  • Expertise in modern studio tools and digital visualization
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and studio operational budgets
What the job really is

As the Head of Industrial Design at Waymo, you will lead the Industrial Design studio, focusing on vehicle exterior, interior cabin, and hardware sensor integration. Your role involves driving design execution from vision to production, collaborating with automotive design studios, and managing studio operations while mentoring a team of designers and engineers. You will also establish quality standards and present design strategies to leadership.

Benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Travel requirements of approximately 20%
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on various factors
  • No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics
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