Senior Robotics Surface Design Lead

helsing.ai; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

VSOP options

Relocation support

Learning allowance

Health & wellness

Job summary

Helsing, based in Barcelona, is seeking a senior Surface Designer to own all Class A surface work across the robotics portfolio, from concept through tooling and production ramp. You will translate digital intent into tangible, high-quality surfaces, collaborating with industrial designers, engineers, and suppliers.

The role demands hands-on proficiency with Alias, ICEM Surf, Maya, Blender or CATIA, plus a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and DFMA.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Class A surfaces from concept to production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFMA principles.
• Ability to lead surface workstreams across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of Class A surfaces across multiple concurrent projects, from early sketch phases to tooling release and production ramp-up, ensuring every output meets aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of expertise for surface and design solutions, providing guidance on visual continuity and manufacturability to cross-functional teams including industrial designers, engineers, tooling specialists, and suppliers.
• Drive real-world testing, mock-up evaluations, and tactile reviews, ensuring digital designs translate accurately into high-quality, production-ready products.
• Collaborate daily with product teams, engineering, marketing, and project leadership to resolve technical challenges and maintain seamless alignment between design intent and production realities.
• Manage timelines and prioritise deliverables across projects at varying maturity levels, balancing design quality, cost-efficiency, and time-to-market without compromising on detail-level excellence.

Skills

Class A surfaces

Surface design

Manufacturing knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Alias

ICEM Surf

Maya

Blender

CATIA

Job description

Helsing, based in Barcelona, is seeking a senior Surface Designer to own all Class A surface work across the robotics portfolio, from concept through tooling and production ramp. You will translate digital intent into tangible, high-quality surfaces, collaborating with industrial designers, engineers, and suppliers.

The role demands hands-on proficiency with Alias, ICEM Surf, Maya, Blender or CATIA, plus a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and DFMA.