Senior Designer – Motorcycle Design Team

Salzburg. Full time

Work with innovators in our design team!

If you are one-part petrol head and one part future mobility dreamer, KISKA is the perfect playground to get your ideas onto the road. One day, you’re taking KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles, and GASGAS to the next level. The next, you’re getting new brands in Asia to market. Another day you could be supporting start-ups as they boost sustainability in emerging markets, creating pure speed machines, or developing the next big thing in micromobility.
In short: it’s all about tackling the next challenge.
The expectations are high, but team work makes big things happen. We collaborate in multidisciplinary groups, connecting specialists in different fields to boost our knowledge and build better targets throughout the design and development process.

In this role you will…

  • Receive and understand design briefings from clients. Make sure that your young design team stays on track.
  • Motivate and guide designers to find the right balance between mind-blowing, outside-of-the-box sketches and on-package products.
  • Identify production challenges. Come up with ideas for processes and technical implementation.
  • Support the core team in design execution.

We are looking for…

  • Someone comfortable working in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Advanced people skills and emotional intelligence. Understand how to motivate young designers. Happy to take ownership of projects.
  • Experience leading project teams from the creative side.
  • Five years of experience.

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 5,900 m2 studio. Work according to your schedule with our Flexi-time policy. Play in the alpine playground 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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Curious about Two-Wheel Design at KISKA?

“Diverse” and “addictive” are two words linked to designing two-wheeled transportation at KISKA. With our range of global clients – such as KTM, CFMoto, and GASGAS – every single day is different. Read more about being a Transportation Designer here.

“The tasks are plentiful, diverse, and what make working at KISKA a never-ending learning curve. “

Gil Deltruel-Gervais

Senior Transportation Designer

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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.

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Designers talking in the KISKA kitchen

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

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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.

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  • 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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