Job Description

Requisition ID: 63762


ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of
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The Product Design team designs, validates and brings new products to market.; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety. Collaborates with internal partners to optimize designs for manufacturability.

This role in summary
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Experience - 3 to 7 Years

The Analyst - Industrial Designer is responsible for creating the customer experience for the next generation of home appliances. This person will support efforts to understand emerging trends, seek out real-life insights, conceive user interface design solutions, and assure uncompromising usability.

Your responsibilities will include
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Design Analyst designer is responsible for collaborating with senior designers on conceptualization, visualization, and development of new products having an AVERAGE level of difficulty, sense of aesthetics and user experience.

Works to understand and support the development of User Experience and Brand Design strategies.

Develops a basic manufacturing and industry knowledge, user needs, processes, and design influencers to develop a wide range of desirable concepts.

Learn the product development processes, people, and design values.

Manages personal time based on a detailed task list and delivery timelines.

Capable of communicating design solutions with internal design teams.

With direction from the supervisor, creates documentation of design assets for various projects.

Influences peer teams within GCD by creating desirable assets, Develops personal professional skills, Comprehends and executes strategies.

Supports Senior design staff in the design process to reach clear, defined, and inspiring final design solutions. With moderate direction, manage creative activities for assigned tasks.

Minimum requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from an accredited school

3-7 years design experience in a corporate or consultant environment

3D Computer modeling & rendering skills

Excellent project management and planning skills

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate communication across different disciplines

Excellent decision-making abilities and self-motivation

Adaptability and flexibility to change as designs and processes improve over time.

Excellent 2D visual digital and analog communication skills.

Strong abilities in sketching, idealization, and conceptualization

Technical skills aimed to increase team understanding and action: Crafting concept mock-ups, video, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keyshot, and slide presentations.


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