Senior Industrial Designer

Scania is on a transformation journey from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Scania Industrial Design (Scania I.D) is playing an important role in this process, therefore we’re expanding and currently searching for a talented and dedicated Senior Industrial Designer with a holistic mindset to join our team.

 

About the position

As a designer in our team, you will be instrumental in creating sustainable, premium product experiences for the future, that will make a difference for both people and planet.

As a team, we collaborate with multiple product development units and stake holders across the organization. You will take part in a wide variety of advanced design projects, reaching from interior to exterior, from bus to truck, as well as other products related to our services and future scenarios of transportation systems, from early concepts to the final stages of industrialization. 

The position is based at Scania I.D’s facilities in Södertälje, Sweden.

 

Main responsibilities 

You will develop and deliver outstanding design, aligned with and evolving the Scania I.D Strategy. We support and influence Scania R&D by converting strategies, briefs and consumer insights into innovative design solutions.

In our efficient and relatively compact design studio environment you will lead design efforts in major projects, ensuring that the corresponding user experience is considered through all stages of the product development process.

This process involves collaboration with cross functional product development teams, stake holders and suppliers to define criteria/specifications, develop product concepts through creative ideation and iteration, prototypes and solutions from first idea all the way to production.

 

Qualifications and experience:

 We believe that the ideal candidate has the following qualifications and experiences:


• A master’s degree in Industrial Design/Automotive Design (or equivalent).
• Experience from the automotive industry is considered meritorious.
• Solid professional work experience with multiple high-level projects.
• Exceptional visual communication skills (incl. advanced 2D sketching and preferably 3D concept modeling).
• Deep understanding and knowledge of design as a tool for building and transforming brands, as well as supporting business strategies.

 

Success factors:

Outstanding communication skills is a key factor, including the ability to speak confidently about design, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

We are looking for demonstrated ability to work in team environments with a highly collaborative mindset. Our day to day work demands an agile attitude, adapting to different ambition levels and project conditions.

You should possess the characteristics and capability to work independently towards project goals and timelines, with a proven ability to handle multiple assignments and tasks.

 

About Scania I.D

Scania´s department for Industrial Design, Interaction Design and Physical Ergonomics performs a central role in the creation and communication of Scania´s undergoing transformation, to meet up with disruptive technologies and societal demands. By defining the product expression and customer experience, we keep the current platform up to date, whilst also staking out the future for our vehicles and services.

 

Is this the perfect match for you? 

Please apply with your CV and portfolio as soon as possible. We will screen the applications and conduct interviews on a continuous basis. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mårten Bergström, Head of Scania Industrial Design, at marten_m.bergstrom@scania.com.


Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.