Styling Designer

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay

401K with company match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing is seeking a designer to create compelling powersports concepts, support vehicle development, and advance brand identity through sketches, 2D/3D designs, and digital modeling. You will collaborate with Design, Engineering, Product Planning, and Modeling teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with design intent.

The role emphasizes market research, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement in design processes, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Transportation / Graphic Design or related field.
• Minimum 3 months’ work experience with a related degree; 4+ years may substitute for degree.
• Strong sketching and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency with design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias, Blender, Rhino, or equivalent.
• Ability to translate ideas into compelling visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop original styling concepts through sketching, rendering, and digital design tools.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Product Planning, and Modeling teams.
• Participate in market and consumer research to identify styling trends and customer preferences.
• Support design reviews and presentations with stakeholders and assist in developing models.
• Stay current on industry trends and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Sketching

Visual communication

Translate ideas into visuals

PS&P product knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/ Transportation/ Graphic Design or related

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.