Senior Transportation Designer
Salzburg. Full time
Lead cutting-edge mobility design from concept to reality.
As a Senior Transportation Designer, you’ll lead real-world design projects for global brands, transforming ambitious visions into production-ready mobility experiences. From early concept development to final delivery, you’ll guide teams, shape creative direction, and collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and strategists to drive innovation forward.
Fast-moving ideas, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and a strong creative culture are at the core of how we work. If you’re passionate about leading the next generation of mobility design, mentoring creative talent, and shaping experiences that move people – this is where you belong.
In this role you will…
- Design and lead projects for major global transportation brands from early exploration to final production-ready data delivery.
- Mentor and guide designers throughout the entire design process, while confidently presenting strategic design outcomes in high-level client presentations.
- Collaborate closely with our cross-functional teams to push boundaries and elevate design quality.
- Take ownership of projects and contribute your creative voice to innovation in mobility design.
- Explore new aesthetics, user experiences, and technologies shaping the future of movement.
- Support and lead design teams by fostering collaboration, providing direction, and ensuring high creative standards across all project phases.
We are looking for…
- A transportation designer with 5-6 years of experience in mobility, automotive, or related design fields.
- A strong creative leader with a clear design vision and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual and 3D design solutions.
- Experience in leading a team of designers and modellers (clay and digital).
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to define and lead design phases to fit our diverse clients and projects.
- Advanced proficiency in industry-standard software such as Blender, Alias, Photoshop, or similar tools.
- An open-minded and collaborative personality who enjoys working across disciplines and challenging conventional thinking.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle line management within the design team.
- Excellent English skills. German is a plus.
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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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, 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. 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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