What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Designer position at JetZero?
What is JetZero?Today’s aircraft contribute around 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase : Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.JetZero is developing a blended wing aircraft. It uses 50% less fuel and can accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel.The JetZero teamBringing our vision to market successfully means we must deliver the most impact and value from our technology. Delivering on that promise is at the core of our mission and the central focus of our Product Group. Our team is strategically positioned to intersect the needs of our end users and customers with the capabilities of our technology.The development of our production aircraft requires highly-capable team of designers to engage across our organization in translating vision into reality, understanding opportunities, trades, and driving total product value from end-to-end.This is why we’re hiring a Senior Product Designer to champion key design initiatives through research, ideation, prototyping and manufacturing. As a Senior Product Designer you’ll be responsible not only for delivering incredible design, but also leading agile project teams, supporting customer engagements, and stewarding solutions through multiple rounds of iteration and prototyping as our program advances.This role is based in Long Beach, CA reporting to Head of Product Design and Experience.What You'll DoTranslate Product Strategy into reality through design thinking, problem solving, and researchRapidly ideate, brainstorm, and facilitate open communication with internal and external stakeholdersAdvocate for innovation and lateral thinking as it improves our value proposition and manages riskSynthesize and drive progress through visually compelling design proposals and hypothesesIntegrate hands-on with our Product Lab, building full scale prototypes to discover, learn, and refineManage project teams, timelines, and supporting partnersChampion first principles decision making based on impact and valueSupport and attend Product Marketing initiatives in Long Beach and abroadHelpful TraitsPassionate – You’re excited at by the magnitude of JetZero’s impact and how you can play a key role Motivated – The aviation industry and JetZero’s journey energizes and challenges you in new waysHumble – You strive for the best solution not your solutionValue Driven – Success in your trade looks like delivering the most Impact and Value, not just designEngaging – You thrive off communication, feedback and engagement in your design processHands-on – You’re not afraid to get your hands dirtyWhat You'll BringBachelors Degree in Industrial Design from an accredited university10 years of experience in multi-disciplinary product design5 years of experience managing and design programs from inception to marketExperience in transportation, mobility preferred but not requiredHighly proficient 2D sketching, rendering and visual story-telling skillsHighly proficient 3D CAD modeling and visualization Experienced in managing complex prototyping programs across multiple partners and teamsExperienced in developing and executing design specifications and CMFExcellent communication and project management skillsThe BenefitsCompetitive salariesUnlimited PTO10 paid holidays401(k)Medical, Dental, Life health insuranceDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceEquity tax advisory servicesSupportive work cultureJetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.Salary Range : $135,000 - $165,000At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, ordinance, or regulation.SummaryLocation : Long Beach, CA, United StatesType : Full TimeExperience : ExperiencedDepartment : Product Design
Salary : $135,000 - $165,000
