Senior Exterior Designer, Robot Industrial Design

About the role

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About the Role

Tell potential applicants about the team’s core values. This will help ensure candidates who share Zoox’s values apply. Highlight the broader impact of the team and Zoox. Quality applicants are drawn to work that is meaningful. How will a candidate be contributing and making a difference? Communicate that there are opportunities for learning and growth. Great candidates seek out companies that support growth and learning.

Remember: Candidates are looking for cues about whether or not they will fit in at Zoox, so make sure your language is balanced and inclusive.

Example

The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable.

Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you.

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• Data Science
• Communications
• Design and Product
• Operations
• Finance
• Procurement
• Hardware Engineering
• Product Security
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Information Technology
• Quality
• Legal and Policy
• Software Engineering
• Manufacturing Operations
• Supply Chain
• Systems and Safety

In this role, you will

• Support the development of design concepts, form language, and detailed solutions for Zoox's robotaxi platforms and connected hardware.
• Translate the broader pool design vision into compelling, cohesive design solutions across vehicle design.
• Create compelling digital and physical deliverables, including sketches, renderings, CAD, models, and presentations, to clearly communicate design concepts and decisions.
• Drive design projects from early concept through production, maintaining design intent and quality throughout development.
• Challenge assumptions and explore innovative solutions unconstrained by traditional automotive norms to deliver a unique Zoox experience.
• Balance creative ambition with technical feasibility, ensuring design quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail through engineering and manufacturing integration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automotive or relevant industrial design environments.
• Proven track record delivering production vehicles and/or complex hardware products from concept through launch.
• Exceptional design skills, with a strong foundation in form development, proportion, surface quality, and design detailing.
• Experience working across multiple phases of product development, from conceptual exploration through engineering integration and production.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering constraints, with the ability to translate them into thoughtful design solutions.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex cross-functional development environments.

Bonus Qualifications

• Exceptional visual communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design intent and rationale.
• A deep passion for design craft, innovation, and creating meaningful, future-forward products.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.