Sr Surface Designer

Electrolux Group; Curitiba; On-site; BRL 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Paternity leave

Insurance plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Electrolux Group in Curitiba, Brazil seeks a Senior Surface Designer to transform industrial design into production-ready surfaces that elevate perceived quality and brand identity. You will bridge Design and Engineering, translating sketches and rough CAD into manufacturable digital surfaces.

The role requires strong technical surfacing skills, experience with plastic injection molding, die casting, and decorative finishes, plus advanced English. Portfolio required.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in design or engineering field.
• Proven surface design experience in home appliance or automotive sectors.
• Strong proficiency with Alias, Rhino, CatiaV5 and 3D rendering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop Class-A and production-ready surfaces for Electrolux products.
• Refine design concepts with advanced surfacing and transitions.
• Create premium surface solutions influencing perceived quality.
• Translate sketches and rough CAD into manufacturable digital surfaces.
• Collaborate with Industrial Designers throughout the process.
• Balance aesthetics with engineering constraints and tooling feasibility.
• Apply knowledge of molding and finishing processes.
• Bridge Design, Engineering, Prototyping and supplier interactions.

Skills

Alias

Rhino

CatiaV5

Illustrator

Photoshop

Keyshot

Industrial design

Education

Design or Engineering degree

Tools

Alias

Rhino

CatiaV5

Illustrator

Photoshop

Keyshot

Job description

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.

In detail, you will:

• 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.

As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/EAI).

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
• 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.

other relevant design softwares.

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.

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. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.