Industrial Designer

This role in summary

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.

Your responsibilities will include

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  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

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  Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

• 3+ years of professional Industrial design experience

Preferred skills and experiences

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  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

  
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What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

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  Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

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

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