Industrial Designer

Lightship

San Francisco, CA, United States

Posted on: 2024-05-04

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B recreational vehicle industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Boulder, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.

About the Role

Lightship is seeking a talented Industrial Designer to join us in redefining the future of recreational vehicles. As an Industrial Designer, you will take part in directly shaping the physical experience of our brand to our customers. You will work closely with ID, CMF, and 3D on various needs - across the exterior and interior - in various capacities. You will engage with cross-functional teams to solve challenges and bring exciting things to life.

Onsite/Hybrid Work

Hybrid roles at Lightship require onsite work from our offices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesdays and Fridays are optional work from home days, when your work will be executed more successfully from home. Speak to the hiring manager to learn more.

Responsibilities

Work with the Lightship design team on a number of design opportunities across Interior, Exterior, and Accessories

Work through all phases of the design process, from concept through production

Use a variety of tools to explore and mature designs: Sketching, CAD, hands-on prototypes

Interface with 3D modelers, engineering, and cross-functional teams to progress designs toward a production ready solution

Drive one or multiple simultaneous projects

Deliver quality work with a positive and respectful manner in a fast paced environment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Industrial Design

3+ years of related industry experience

Strong sense of curiosity and alignment with the design vision for our brand

Strong sense of form and aesthetic sensibilities represented in an outstanding portfolio (please be sure to link when applying)

Strong visual communication skills and problem solving abilities

Understanding of a wide variety of manufacturing processes

US citizen or qualified US work visa

Preferred Qualifications

Interior-related work experience (automotive, architectural, furniture)

Cultural awareness around the outdoor space

Experience in working within all phases of the design process

Equity

Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

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