Sr Surface Designer

Aktiebolaget Electrolux; Curitiba; On-site; BRL 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Profit sharing

Product discounts

Paternity leave

Insurance plan

Learning opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Electrolux Group in Curitiba is seeking aSenior Surface Designer to transform industrial design intent into production-ready surfaces. You will create Class-A surfaces, work at the intersection of design and engineering, and translate sketches and rough CAD into manufacturable digital surfaces.

The role requires strong aesthetic sense, deep technical surfacing skills, and collaboration with designers, engineers, and suppliers to deliver premium products with exceptional quality.

Qualifications

• You have a degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant design or engineer.
• Experience in home appliance products or automotive industries with proven surface design performance.
• Advanced computer design skills: Alias, Rhino, CatiaV5, Illustrator, Photoshop, KeyShot and other design software.
• Strong experience translating rough geometry into production-ready surfaces.
• Expertise in creating complex patterns, textures, and branded design features.
• Able to manage several projects at the same time.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and collaborative approach.
• Advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Class-A and production-ready surfaces that enhance visual and tactile quality.
• Refine and elevate design concepts with advanced surfacing techniques.
• Create premium surface solutions that influence perceived product quality.
• Translate sketches, concept models, and rough CAD geometry into manufacturable digital surfaces.
• Partner with Industrial Designers throughout the design process from concept to execution.
• Balance aesthetic intent with engineering requirements, tooling constraints, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Apply understanding of plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, and finishing processes.
• Serve as the bridge between Design, Engineering, Prototyping and suppliers.

Skills

Surface design

Industrial design

English language

Education

Degree in Design or Engineering

Tools

Alias

Rhino

CatiaV5

Illustrator

Photoshop

KeyShot

Job description

Design

Job Description

Join our team of creators and Problem solvers!

Curitiba-PR

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role:

Designing outstanding experiences lies at the heart of everything we do. This is about creating innovative and desirable products that are seamlessly part of our consumers' daily lives. From the quality of materials, fit, feel and finish to the thoughtfulness of use, we design products for all the senses, and the role we play ensures that every experience has that human connection. Great design creates outstanding consumer experiences and helps shape living for the better.

What you'll do:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Surface Designer to join our Global Design team in Curitiba, Brazil. This role is critical in transforming industrial design intent into production-ready surfaces that elevate perceived quality, strengthen brand identity, and enable manufacturing excellence. You will work at the intersection of Industrial Design and Engineering, translating sketches, rough CAD concepts, and design visions into Class-A quality surfaces and detailed geometric solutions. The ideal candidate combines aesthetic sensitivity with deep technical expertise in surface development, and digital modeling tools.

• Develop high-quality Class-A and production-ready surfaces that enhance the visual and tactile quality of Electrolux products.
• Refine and elevate design concepts through advanced surfacing techniques, improving proportions, transitions, details, and overall product execution.
• Create premium surface solutions that directly influence consumer perception of product quality and craftsmanship.
• Translate sketches, concept models, industrial design proposals, and rough CAD geometry into manufacturable digital surfaces.
• Partner with Industrial Designers throughout the design process, from concept exploration through final execution.
• Balance aesthetic intent with engineering requirements, tooling constraints, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Apply deep understanding of plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, and decorative finishing processes.
• Serve as the bridge between Design, Engineering, Prototyping and suppliers.

Who you are:

• You have a degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant design or engineer.
• Relevant experience in home appliance products or automotive industries with a proven track record of excellent surface design performance in previous positions.
• Highly developed computer design skills: Alias, Rhino, CatiaV5, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keyshot and other relevant design softwares.
• Strong experience translating rough geometry, concepts, and sketches into highly refined production-ready surfaces.
• Expertise in creating complex patterns, decorative details, textures, and branded design features.
• Organized to deal with several projects at the same time.
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work respectfully with others.
• Advanced English.

All candidates MUST submit a portfolio/personal website to be considered for this position. Your portfolio should contain:

• Class-A surface development
• Production-ready CAD execution
• Complex geometry and pattern creation
• Premium product detailing
• Manufactured products successfully brought to market

Where you'll be:

You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work.

Benefits:

In order to create a culture of inclusion and care for everyone's wellbeing, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment (4x1);
• Profit share bonus;
• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
• Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks);
• Insurance policy plan;
• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development.