Computational Designer for Car Audio

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

As a Design Specialist you will play a crucial role in crafting innovative and impactful design solutions that align with our vision and values. Leveraging your specialized expertise you will independently tackle complex challenges and contribute to the success of projects with minimal guidance. Youll work across disciplines acting as a resource for colleagues and guiding less experienced team members to elevate the quality of the work.
In this role you will lead smallscale projects or manage key tasks within larger initiatives ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with business goals. Youll bring a fresh perspective to problemsolving integrating creativity and analytical thinking to develop solutions that make a tangible impact. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and build consensus will be essential in ensuring the success of both your team and the projects you contribute to.
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact with room to stabilize and grow your career while contributing to a team that values creativity collaboration and innovation. If you thrive on solving challenges mentoring peers and delivering exceptional design work this role is for you.

As a Computational Designer

As an Computational Designer at Harman Automotive you will leverage your expertise in parametric modeling automation and generative design to develop cuttingedge solutions that enhance efficiency and creativity in the design process. You will work independently to solve complex computational challenges while collaborating with crossfunctional teams to integrate digital workflows into broader project goals.
In this role you will drive innovation by implementing advanced computational methodologies optimizing design processes and exploring new digital technologies. You will also act as a resource for junior team members sharing your knowledge and expertise to elevate the teams technical capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to refine your skills in a dynamic and forwardthinking environment where computational design plays a key role in shaping innovative solutions.

What You Will Do

• Design with a Computational Approach: Apply your expertise in computational design parametric modeling and algorithmdriven workflows to develop innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and creativity in the automotive audio design process.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with industrial designers UX researchers and engineers to integrate computational design methodologies into broader design strategies incorporating insights from user journeys ergonomic considerations and functional requirements.
• Present Your Work: Deliver impactful presentations using parametric models generative design prototypes and highfidelity renderings to effectively communicate your computational design concepts to stakeholders marketing teams and project leads.
• Develop Computational Design Assets: Create and maintain parametric design systems digital libraries and automation scripts to ensure scalability efficiency and consistency across digital and physical automotive audio components.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Development Teams: Partner with developers and engineers to integrate computational design solutions seamlessly addressing technical constraints while maintaining design intent and manufacturability.
• Prototyping Support: Leverage digital fabrication processes to support prototyping efforts for proofofconcepts and demo properties
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep uptodate with the latest advancements in computational design generative algorithms machine learning for design automation and digital fabrication techniques to deliver innovative and forwardthinking solutions.
• Contribute to Team Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with colleagues suppliers and customers to foster effective crossfunctional collaboration ensuring your computational designs align with the overall project vision and business objectives.

What You Need

• Educational Background: A bachelors or masters degree in computational design Industrial Design Architecture or a related field with a strong focus on parametric modeling and algorithmic design.
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in computational design parametric modeling or generative design workflows with a focus on concept development automation and scalable design solutions.
• Computational Design Expertise: Strong understanding of algorithmic modeling procedural design and datadriven design methodologies with experience integrating computational workflows into industrial or automotive design projects.
• Technical Skills: Advanced skills in Rhino Grasshopper and scripting languages such as Python C# or C. Experience with design automation digital fabrication processes and simulationbased optimization techniques.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex computational design ideas through parametric models prototypes and visual presentations.
• Brand Understanding: A clear grasp of brand values and the ability to translate them into computationallydriven cohesive design solutions.
• Collaboration: Experience working in crossfunctional teams and distributed environments adapting computational design solutions to diverse project needs.

What is Nice to Have

• Passion for Craft: A strong enthusiasm for computational design and a desire to push the boundaries of algorithmdriven creativity.
• Automotive Design Experience: Familiarity with automotive design challenges and an ability to contribute expertise in areas such as generative aesthetics material optimization or acousticsdriven parametric design.
• Collaborative Teamwork: A track record as a motivated team player excelling in collaboration and supporting broader team objectives.
• Technical Creativity: Experience in areas like AIdriven generative design digital fabrication or simulationbased design approaches design for additive manufacturing.
• Language Skills: Advanced English proficiency with other language skills being a bonus.
• Appreciation for Music: An understanding of musics role in automotive experiences and how it informs design decisions.

What Makes You Eligible

• Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel up to 10 of the time domestically or internationally as required by project needs.
• Collaboration Days: Ability to work remotely with weekly attendance in the office on Wednesdays for collaboration days and occasional shortnotice trips (minimum 24 hours notice) to designated office locations.
• Driving Record: Possession of a clean driving record with no more than 4 active points for moving violations and no instances of operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years as the role may involve the use of a HARMAN or customerowned vehicle.
• Compliance Requirements: Successful completion of a drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a flexible work schedule with a culture that encourages worklife integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access employee discounts on worldclass Harman and Samsung products including JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG and more.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training opportunities through HARMAN Universitys business and leadership academies to support continuous learning and career development.
• Recognition & Rewards: Participate in the Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program to celebrate achievements and contributions.
• Wellness Benefits: Competitive benefits that promote employee wellbeing and worklife balance.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters both professional and personal growth encouraging a positive and collaborative environment.
• OnCampus Facilities: Enjoy access to the HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria offering a healthy and convenient work environment.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Receive support for further education and skill development through our tuition reimbursement program.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.