Rider-Focused Motorcycle Designer — Parts & Accessories

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Wauwatosa (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Wisconsin seeks a Motorcycle Designer to craft bold, rider-focused designs for motorcycles and Parts & Accessories, aligning with brand heritage while pushing performance and style.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, marketing, and manufacturing to move concepts from sketch to production, participating in reviews and prototyping, and staying current with trends and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• 3–7+ years of professional design experience in powersports or automotive.
• Strong portfolio showing end-to-end design from concept to production.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new parts and accessories.
• Create concepts, sketches, 3D models, and renderings.
• Translate rider insights and trends into manufacturable designs.
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, durability, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in design reviews and prototype evaluations.
• Present proposals to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay current with motorcycle trends and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Industrial design

3D modeling

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyShot

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyShot

Job description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Wisconsin seeks a Motorcycle Designer to craft bold, rider-focused designs for motorcycles and Parts & Accessories, aligning with brand heritage while pushing performance and style.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, marketing, and manufacturing to move concepts from sketch to production, participating in reviews and prototyping, and staying current with trends and materials.