Vehicle Designer

Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA); Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the design industry is seeking a mid-senior level designer to join their team in Torrance, CA. The role involves creating innovative design proposals for boat projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and requires a strong background in design with excellent communication skills. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, along with a portfolio of work. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a dynamic work environment focused on creativity and impact.

Benefits

Nearly free health insurance (99% company-covered)

Generous parental leave

Daily lunches and abundant snacks

Boat rides

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in boat or industrial design.
• Excellent visual communication skills in sketching and rendering.
• Solid digital modeling skills in Alias, Blender, or Rhino.

Responsibilities

• Creating and presenting design proposals in 2D and 3D for various boat projects.
• Guiding 3D design development from initial feasibility studies through to production.
• Conducting research to better understand the boating market and identify opportunities.

Skills

Visual communication

Problem-solving

User empathy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of design

Tools

Alias

Blender

Rhino

Keyshot

Vred

Twinmotion

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Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is excited about our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership of their domain.

As a full-time member of our design team, you will work from our headquarters in Torrance, CA. As a startup, we operate in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. Here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Creating and presenting design proposals in 2D and 3D for various boat projects
• Guiding 3D design development from initial feasibility studies through to production DFM
• Proving out ideas through prototyping and the creation of mockups
• Working with suppliers and vendors
• Conducting CMF research and creating design proposals
• Conducting research to better understand the boating market and identify opportunities for Arc
• Use product requirements and goals as guideposts in designing Arc boats
• Collaborating with product managers, engineers, sales, manufacturing, and more to develop and ship hardware and software

Basic Qualifications

IMPORTANT: All candidates must submit a portfolio either as a PDF or as a URL. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

• At minimum a bachelor’s degree in a related field of design
• At least four years of professional experience in boat or yacht design, vehicle design, product design, or industrial design having taken at least one production project from inception through to product launch.
• Excellent visual communication skills in sketching and rendering
• Solid digital modeling skills in Alias, Blender, or Rhino
• Good visualization skills in Blender, Keyshot, Vred, Twinmotion, or similar
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to look at problems through an engineering lens and collaborate with engineers to tackle hard challenges
• Excellent communication skills to connect with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Deep user empathy and an ability to distill pain points and opportunities from customer conversations
• Must be a hands-on designer who feels comfortable making mockups and physical models
• Ability to travel for occasional boating events
• Comfortable maintaining an intense yet sustainable pace

Our values

We Value These Five Principles Above All Else

• Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
• Empathy for colleagues and customers
• Humility in problem-solving and collaboration
• Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
• Inclusion of diverse backgrounds, opinions, and cultures

Given that we work in an often intense and fast-paced environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any of these during the interview process.

What we offer

• Talented teammates who challenge you to be better
• Access to and often input on a wide range of business activities
• Salary between $95,000 - $190,000
• Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
• A meaningful equity stake
• An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles
• The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
• Nearly free health insurance (99% company-covered) and a 401(k)
• Generous parental leave
• Daily lunches, abundant snacks, plenty of swag, and more
• Boat rides!

At Arc, we embrace diversity and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of background, identity, or status. If this opportunity excites you—even if you don’t check every box—we encourage you to apply! Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

Hope to hear from you soon!

• The Crew at Arc

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations