Industrial Designer

Nelson Connects; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A recruiting company is looking for a Mid-Senior level Sr. Technical Recruiter in Foster City, CA. This position offers $55-$60 per hour and includes the opportunity to work on transformative automotive design projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in automotive design and strong collaboration skills. Remote work options are available on Fridays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive or relevant design studio experience with mass production exposure.
• Strong project management skills from concept through production.
• Proficiency with design software and basic Alias modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design themes from sketch to prototype to production.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver designs on time.
• Create presentation materials to communicate design intent.

Skills

Automotive Design

Prototyping

Sketching

Autodesk Alias

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Product Development

Sensor Integration

Autonomous Vehicle Experience

Tools

Design Software

Alias Modeling

Job description

This range is provided by Nelson Connects. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Nelson Connects

Sr. Technical Recruiter at Nelson Connects

This position pays: $55- $60 hourly

Location: Foster City, CA 94404 (On-site) M-Thurs and Friday (Remote Option)

You are a creative and detail-driven automotive designer with a deep understanding of vehicle form, function, and the future of mobility. You are a strong collaborator, a compelling visual communicator, and excited to contribute to a team that prioritizes excellence, craft, and purpose in every design decision to join our Industrial Design team. This group is redefining what automotive design can be—focusing on autonomous vehicle and robotaxi development that blends innovation, beauty, and functionality. You’ll help shape the future of mobility by designing products that not only look stunning but are also inclusive and purposeful. This role offers the chance to work on transformative projects that challenge conventional automotive design while collaborating across engineering, hardware, and product teams.

What you will be doing:

• Develop design themes from sketch to prototype to production for vehicles and hardware
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design outcomes on time
• Create compelling digital and physical presentation materials to communicate design intent across all project phases

What you bring:

• 5+ years of automotive or relevant design studio experience with mass production, concept, or one-off vehicle project exposure
• Strong project management skills from concept through production, including collaboration with cross-functional and executive teams
• Proficiency with design software and basic Alias modeling skills; experience with autonomous vehicle systems and sensors is a plus
• Skills: Automotive Design, Industrial Design, Sketching & Prototyping, Autodesk Alias, Design Presentation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vehicle Production Process, Product Development, Sensor Integration, Autonomous Vehicle Experience

To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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