Chief Industrial Designer

Position Overview

It’s an exciting time to be at International! We are seeking an experienced Chief Industrial Designer to join the International R&D team. As part of the Traton Group, our team is involved with the development of emerging technologies, electrification, autonomous driving, and sustainability to create the future of the commercial truck and bus industry.

As Chief Industrial Designer, you will be an integral part of the team helping to transform the industry. Come be a part of our rich history in Innovation and Design.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the creation and development of the look of products including shape, color, and size. Focuses on product external appearance rather than the internal functionality.
• Evaluates feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods and market characteristics.
• Oversees projects to ensure they meet appearance, cost, quality, and timing deliverables within the program scope. Determine timing, budget, and staffing needs for all projects.
• Operate in a fast paced, dynamic, and evolving environment
• Have a solid background of the current product portfolio of International
• Know and understand the competition and future trends
• Understand future trends in product design to forecast application to International products
• Possess the ability for 2D sketching and basic 3D digital modeling for concept development and/or exploration
• Utilize both verbal and visual presentation skills to present to upper management to support concepts
• Possess the appropriate skills to communicate and work with intra-studio disciplines—digital and physical modeling staff
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings relating to all projects
• Build the team environment and oversee team members in problem solving
• Assume ownership for all project deliverables and pro-actively report progress to upper management
• Assume responsibility for multiple projects with equal performance
• Ability to think outside the box with viability
• Ability to present to Senior Management
• Represent Industrial Design in SMT
• Take the lead in organizing and leading meetings with other SMT members
• Participate in up-front project planning and timing
• Utilize technical knowledge and skills to mentor other Industrial Design staff to elevate the effectiveness of R&D
• Organize weekly design reviews and determine content of items to be reviewed
• Make recommendations to Director of Design for design direction of projects
• Be detail oriented and self-motivated
• Have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively in a team environment
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 12 years of industrial design experience
• 6 years of management experience
  
  

OR

• Master's degree
• At least 10 years of industrial design experience
• 6 years of management experience
  
  

OR

• At least 14 years of industrial design experience
• 6 years of management experience
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
  
  

Desired Skills

• Written, verbal communication/documentation
• Manual 2D sketching skills
• Competency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Rendering software knowledge (VRED preferred)
• 3D digital modeling skills in Alias or equivalent
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

• International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
  
  

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.