Industrial Designer Sr
Duluth, MN - USA
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Job Summary
key member of the Interiors Engineering team the Industrial Designer plays a
critical role in shaping the user experience and aesthetic identity of aircraft
seats and interiors. This role is responsible for the conceptual design of
seating systems cabin furnishings and interior componentsbalancing form
function ergonomics and manufacturability. You will bring to life the Cirrus
Visual Brand Language (VBL) influencing how customers experience our aircraft
through thoughtful cohesive and high-impact design solutions.
- Create innovative visually compelling and production-ready designs for interior furnishings seating and ergonomic interfaces.
- Translate ideas into effective visual representations using hand sketches digital renderings physical models and prototypes.
- Maintain and evolve the Cirrus Visual Brand Language across products to ensure consistent and elevated user experience.
- Guide the design process from ideation through production applying deep knowledge of geometry materials and manufacturing processes.
- Specify colors materials and finishes (CMF) based on both brand direction and operational requirements such as durability comfort and certification.
- Partner with engineers product managers manufacturing certification and customer experience teams to refine and implement designs.
- Gather and define design requirements through direct interaction with internal stakeholders and external customers considering aesthetic ergonomic regulatory and operational needs.
- Drive rapid prototyping and user testing to refine design decisions and achieve optimal fit finish and usability.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to refine production methods optimize materials and address feasibility constraints.
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Design or a related discipline required.
- Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive design experience.
- Prior experience in aviation automotive or marine interiors preferred.
- Demonstrated track record of launching production-ready products with strong user and business impact.
- Strong portfolio showcasing innovative real-world design outcomes.
- Advanced skills in visual storytelling sketching and rendering.
- Deep understanding of CMF selection for regulated environments.
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided Industrial Design (CAID) software such as Autodesk Alias Rhino ICEM Surf or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with CAD and PLM tools preferred (e.g. PTC Creo and Windchill).
- Class A surfacing capabilities are considered a strong plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to balance design vision with technical and business constraints.
- Highly collaborative curious and adaptable in a fast-paced development environment.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits including:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical vision dental with additional dependent coverage options
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
- Well-being:Calm Health Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives through medical provider
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
- PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
- Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
- Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store partner and marketplace discounts available
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being growth and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex national origin color age disability religion pregnancy veteran status marital and family status sexual orientation receipt of public assistance genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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