Motorcycle Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead motorcycle concept development, styling, and design refinement from initial ideation through production.
• Develop freehand sketches, digital renderings, 3D models, and compelling design presentations.
• Define and refine vehicle proportions, surface development, and overall design aesthetics in line with brand identity and product objectives.
• Ensure optimal rider ergonomics, functionality, and vehicle packaging.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, product planning, and prototyping teams to ensure design integration throughout the development process.
• Evaluate design feasibility, manufacturability, cost implications, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and design trend analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Lead design reviews, mentor junior designers, and oversee design project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Automotive Design, or a related discipline.
• Typically, 8–10+ years of relevant design experience, preferably in motorcycle design, with at least three motorcycle projects successfully developed and brought into production.
• Strong passion for motorcycles, supported by a sound understanding of motorcycle design evolution, model history, and industry trends.
• Proficiency in freehand sketching and relevant digital design tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Alias, Blender, and rendering software.
• Strong capabilities in sketching, 3D surfacing, and visualization, with hands-on experience in physical 3D clay modelling to achieve high surface quality while incorporating manufacturing requirements.
• Excellent presentation and visual communication skills, including the effective use of modern AI-powered design tools and media.
• Good understanding of motorcycle architecture, vehicle layout, packaging, manufacturing processes, design-to-cost, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).