Styling Designer

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a talented Powersports design professional to create compelling concepts and visualizations that contribute to future Honda PS&P products.

You will sketch, render, and use digital design tools while collaborating with design, engineering, and planning teams to ensure production-feasible solutions that align with Honda's brand identity. The role requires strong sketching skills, proficiency in design software, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Transportation / Graphic Design or related field.
• 4+ years of related work experience may substitute for a degree or combination of experience.
• Strong sketching and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias, Blender, Rhino, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops original styling concepts through sketching, rendering, and digital design tools, balancing aesthetics, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborates with Design, Engineering, Product Planning, and Modeling teams throughout the development process.
• Participates in market, consumer, and competitive research to identify styling trends and customer preferences.
• Supports design reviews and presentations with internal stakeholders and develops physical and digital models.
• Stays current on industry trends and contributes to continuous improvement and efficient design processes.

Skills

Sketching

Visual communication

Idea translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial / Transportation / Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Alias

Blender

Rhino

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future‑focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Create compelling powersports design concepts and visualizations that contribute to future Honda PS&P products. Support all phases of vehicle development through sketching, digital modeling, research, and cross-functional collaboration while advancing Honda brand identity and customer value.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops original styling concepts through sketching, rendering, and digital design tools, supporting the creation of innovative and production‑feasible design proposals. Develop 2D and 3D design proposals under the guidance of senior designers. while balancing aesthetics, functionality, cost, and manufacturability to meet program objectives.
• Collaborates with Design, Engineering, Product Planning, and Modeling teams throughout the development process, supporting design reviews, issue resolution, and project milestones while integrating technical and manufacturing requirements to ensure designs remain feasible and aligned with the original design intent.
• Participates in market, consumer, and competitive research to identify styling trends, emerging technologies, and customer preferences. Contributes creative ideas and insights during concept development and brainstorming activities to support innovative and customer‑focused design solutions.
• Supports design reviews and presentations with internal stakeholders while assisting in the development of physical and digital models throughout the design process.
• Stays current on industry trends, design tools, and Powersports products/customers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, best practices, and efficient design processes that enhance the overall effectiveness of the Styling team.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Transportation / Graphic Design or related field
• Minimum of 3 months’ work experience with a bachelor’s degree in related field. 4+ years of related work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree or combination of same.
• Strong sketching and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias, Blender, Rhino, or equivalent.
• Ability to translate ideas into compelling visual concept.
• General knowledge of PS&P products and market.

Working Conditions

• Travel - Average of 0 – 1 times per month or more depending on project demands/responsibilities; includes possible overseas/international travel.
• Physical - Primarily works at a desk; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, reaching, bending or pushing. Heavy physical effort required (pushing more than 50 lbs.).
• Hazards - Risks found in a typical office setting.
• Overtime - Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry‑leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.