Lead Designer
(Bicycle / E-Bikes)
Munich. Full time
Innovate with our Design Team in Munich!
Jump into an exciting leadership role in the beating heart of Munich. Bring your POV to our dynamic studio environment, where we actively challenge the status quo. You’ll bring your perspective to develop bicycles, e-bikes, and their components – playtesting new ideas and taking them to market. Steer projects. Lead your talented team. And make an undeniable impact on the future of an industry. Connect multiple services, not just within our Munich office, but worldwide – including brand specialists, research, engineering, and communication. Discover the epicentre of innovation – it’s your time.
In this role you will…
- Generate impressive new production bicycles, e-bikes, parts, and components and next-gen e-mobility concepts with your team.
- Receive, understand, and translate design briefings into outstanding proposals. From first sketch to final 3D model.
- Connect the dots between strategic product management, user needs, engineering, and communication.
- Lead your small, skilled team with openness and purpose. Mentor when necessary and steer the team towards ground-breaking results.
- Confidently verbalise your proposals in presentations and represent KISKA in external client meetings.
We are looking for…
- A bicycle expert with 8+ years’ experience in the industry. You’re familiar with designing production bikes from start to finish (ideally in various categories).
- You know what’s ‘hot’. You’re always on the pulse of new development / manufacturing processes and materials in various industries – like fashion, footwear, sporting goods, or automotive.
- Someone with a ‘point of view’ regarding the future of e-bikes. A design visionary who has an open eye for progressive design and can competently bring it to market.
- A natural leader who goes beyond to inspire their team and drive projects to success. Sociable, likable, and always reliable for a fresh opinion or concept.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
KISKA is an equal opportunity employer. It’s a no-brainer, but important to mention. Salary compensation is based on current market expectations, as well as your proven skills and experience. We offer competitive benefits to all our employees, from intern to director. Live with the support of our HR team and in the rich diversity and culture of our studio. Work according to your schedule with our Flexi-time policy. Play in the cityscape on our doorstep or throw yourself into one of our social events. What are you waiting for? Your next big adventure is waiting for you.
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Why choose KISKA?
With four global locations, we have a perfect destination for everyone. But no matter which location intrigues you, you’ll find some things stay the same. We are all united by our desire to design cutting-edge products. We’re linked by our dedication to breathe life into every brand experience. And we are proud of our collaboration of professionals from every walk of life – nerds, athletes, musicians, adrenaline-junkies, artists, introverts, extroverts, mums, dads. If you share the vision, you are a Kiskanian.
Live
Live
- Choose your adventure. From the heart of the Alps in Salzburg to the never-sleeping city of Shanghai, from long sunlit evenings of Murrieta to a European capital of innovation in Munich – each studio has a unique look and feel. Which is for you?
- Get settled. Immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions with the help of our HR team – friendly faces who can advise on visas, language classes, insurance, and much more!
Work
Work
- Expand your creativity. Join one of our diverse teams and find the newest ways to innovate in our 6000 m2 Salzburg HQ studio. Then, kick back and relax with our in-house comforts – well-equipped kitchens, bike storage, social spaces, and more!
- Get obsessed. Share our desire to delight consumers and relish in solving challenges with brand and design. Bring your skillset and perspective to our diverse team and collaborate with experts around the world. Our collective passion is what makes KISKA unique.
Play
Play
- Dive in! Join your teammates on a new pursuit – whether it’s surfing, motocross, skateboarding, mountain biking, running, e-sports, or rock-climbing. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! What will be your next obsession?
- Meet the KISKA family! Strap on your Lederhosen and get your dancing shoes on because we host social events throughout the year. Or if that’s not your style, simply unwind after work with a local beer from our kitchen.
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