Styling Designer / Automotive

Fromfolio; Raymond, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Styling Designer to create compelling powersports design concepts and visualizations that shape future PS&P products. You will support all phases of vehicle development through sketching, digital modeling, research, and cross-functional collaboration while advancing Honda brand identity and customer value.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Transportation/Graphic Design, strong sketching, and proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias, Blender, or Rhino.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Transportation or Graphic Design or related field.
• 3 months minimum experience with a related bachelor’s degree; 4+ years may substitute.
• Strong sketching and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias, Blender, or Rhino.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling powersports design concepts and visualizations for future Honda PS&P products.
• Support vehicle development through sketching, digital modeling, research, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to brand identity and customer value throughout the design process.
• Participate in reviews and assist in developing physical and digital models.

Skills

Sketching

Visual communication

3D design concepts

Idea translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Transportation / Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Alias

Blender

Rhino

Job description

Styling Designer

About 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. 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.

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 concepts.
• General knowledge of PS&P products and market.

Working Conditions

• Travel – Average of 0–1 times per month or more depending on project demands; includes possible overseas/international travel.
• Physical – Primarily works at a desk with frequent keyboarding; limited kneeling, standing, reaching, bending or pushing.
• Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.

Total Rewards

• Competitive base salary with paid overtime and regional bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401K plan with company match plus additional contribution
• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and education reimbursement for continued learning
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)