Industrial Designer

The team you will be a part of

The Product Design team designs, validates and brings new products to market.; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the designs overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety. Collaborates with internal partners to optimize designs for manufacturability. Uses CAD/CAE systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.

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. 

This role in summary

As an Analyst 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. 

Your responsibilities will include

• 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.  

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design from an accredited school 

• 2-5 years of professional design experience in a corporate or consultant environment 

• 3D Computer modeling skills 

• 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.

What we offer

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply  ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.

• Two-Week Work Remote from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks of paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about the endless opportunities at Whirlpool Corporation.