Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for a Mid-Level Industrial to Senior Designer who enjoys the craft of design and the process of building real products. This role is best suited for someone who is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working through constraints alongside engineers and external partners. 

You will be part of a tight feedback loop—iterating, prototyping, refining user-focused designs and developing integrated solutions that are not just innovative, but reliable and manufacturable at scale.

Working closely with experienced engineering teams and OEM partners, we value practical problem-solving, clear communication, and hands-on engagement. Our environment prioritizes substance grounded in offering the opportunity to deliver meaningful work on products that go beyond concept and into transformative self-driving real-world use.

In this role, you will

• Develop thoughtful user-centric, well-resolved design solutions for self-driving kit vehicle integration and user interactions - Engaged with user researchers and product team experts.
• Communicate ideas through sketching, CAD, and high-quality visual assets to support storytelling and curation of concepts, in collaboration with design and marketing teams.
• Partner closely with engineering and aero partners to balance design intent with performance and feasibility.
• Collaborate with vehicle teams for seamless platform integration including mounting, protection, serviceability, and applying DFM principles in support of scalability.
• Prototype and test designs to validate decisions and identify potential issues early in the process.
• Collaborate with OEM partners and suppliers to align on requirements and maintain practical documentation to support the manufacturing process.

Required Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in industrial, automotive or product design.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong execution and a grasp of the end to end process from discovery through DFM refinement.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Alias, Keyshot or similar) for A-Surface design iteration development and visualization.
• Strong sketching skills used as a thinking tool and high fidelity presentation tool internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and experience collaborating with engineers on complex products.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Familiarity with OEM or product design studio development environments and supplier collaboration.
• Exposure to sensor integration, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
• A strong curiosity regarding product assembly and a willingness to refine designs based on real-world constraints.
• High ownership, a focus on quality outcomes, and meticulous attention to detail.

The base salary range for this position is $154K-$223K per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Industrial Designer to drive the design and user experience of our next-generation robotic systems. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering, software, and UX teams to create intuitive, functional, and visually compelling robotic solutions. Your designs will shape human-robot interaction, blending practicality with innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial design strategy from concept to production.
• Develop and refine concepts through sketches, CAD models, and prototypes.
• Ensure feasibility and manufacturability in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Define materials, finishes, and ergonomics for optimal usability.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to enhance interaction design.
• Align designs with branding for a cohesive product experience.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial design, with a strong portfolio in robotics, automation, or hardware.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.) and rendering tools (KeyShot, Blender).
• Experience with human-centered design and ergonomic principles.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing, and production techniques.
• Experience designing robotic systems, consumer electronics, or automation products.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles for hardware interfaces.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining).
• Understanding of mechanical engineering and hardware collaboration.

Senior Visual Communication Designer

In a nutshell:

Visual Communication Designers at IDEO make the biggest impact through visual storytelling. They work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas, research, strategy, and stories to life through strong craft execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in graphic design and experience applying practical and conceptual design principles across brand expression, interaction and digital product experiences, motion, and storytelling. We’re looking for designers who bring a distinct visual voice, curiosity, and a commitment to craft excellence.

In this role, you will… 

In this role, you’ll work you'll work on a single multidisciplinary team that focuses on Entertainment and Technology and tackle all aspects of the design process from user research to physical prototyping and communicating the overall project story to the client team.You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that span data, experience, interaction, digital product, and service design. Your contributions may take on a variety of forms including brand expression, storytelling, information, motion, packaging, interface, wayfinding, and environmental design. You will work closely on strategic communications helping transform complex data, systems, and ideas into visuals and narratives that are intuitive, engaging, and actionable. 

Relevant experiences/skills:

• Relevant experience and/or educational background required in communications design, graphic design, or a closely related discipline, gained in a studio, agency, or in-house environment
• A strong foundation in visual design craft, including typography, layout, composition, color, and systems thinking
• Experience designing across multiple mediums, such as brand and brand expression, information design, digital and interactive experiences, motion, and presentation design
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas, data, and strategies into clear, compelling visual narratives
• Comfort working from early concepting and synthesis through execution, refinement, and delivery
• Experience collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Confidence in explaining design decisions, and using storytelling to align teams and move projects forward
• High level of self-direction, organization, and accountability

Once here you will:

• Partner closely with a single, long-term Entertainment and Technology client, contributing to the ongoing evolution of their brand, platforms, and experiences over time
• Set the visual design direction of projects through exploration, strategy, graphic design, and storytelling
• Design environments, experiences, websites, apps, and combined digital and physical experiences with the end user in mind
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary designers with backgrounds such as industrial design, interaction design, business design, and mechanical engineering to solve problems
• Work through all phases of a project, from translating verbal ideas into rough visual concepts to creating production-ready artwork, to create looks like/works like prototypes of different levels of fidelity to help teams determine design direction
• Create compelling visual narratives that communicate user stories and our strategic solutions
• Be an advocate for exceptional visual design elevating craft, clarity, and coherence while working within complex systems, constraints, and timelines

Some previous projects to check out: 

• Enhancing garment worker well-being with AI
• Redefining retail in Mexico
• Teaching robots to dance
• Hot Sauce Success

Key mindsets:

• Collaborative and adaptable: able to navigate team dynamics, timelines, and client contexts while delivering exceptional design
• Growth oriented and resilient: open to feedback, eager to iterate, and comfortable learning through experimentation and critique
• Curious and proactive: able to generate ideas, take initiative, and contribute wherever needed, from early exploration to final delivery

What does IDEO offer you?

IDEO is a place where you can solve diverse, complex challenges for our clients and their organizations, alongside thoughtful, intelligent individuals who lead with curiosity, empathy, and humility. We intentionally craft moments that allow our community to pause, create, and connect. We encourage our community to bring their whole selves to work, respect the need for work-life balance, and allow for autonomy in the design process and your career. We encourage our community to bring their whole selves to work, respect the need for work-life balance, and allow for autonomy in the design process and your career. 

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work deeply with a single Entertainment and Technology client over time. Rather than moving quickly between projects, you’ll build sustained context, developing a nuanced understanding of the client’s strategy, systems, audiences, and organizational dynamics. This depth will enable you to contribute not just to design outcomes, but to strategic thinking, long-term vision, and the evolution of ideas as they move from concept to reality.

Payscale & Benefits

IDEO is committed to paying its employees, contractors & vendors equitably, regardless of gender identity or race/ethnicity/cultural identity.

The salary range for this role is $80,000–$100,000 USD. Final offers may vary based on candidate experience, location, and other factors. As a full-time position, this role is eligible for employee benefits.

Company Overview

Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general-purpose AI robots.

We are currently operating in stealth and are growing the world’s best team in AI robotics. We are looking for self-starters that are the world’s best in their field, who can innovate from a deep understanding of the fundamentals, and who share our values of unwavering truth seeking and integrity, humility, curiosity, and relentless determination.

Role Description

We are recruiting for an exceptional Electrical Engineer - Compute Hardware Design to design and test innovative robotic hardware ranging from architectural development through to detailed circuit and PCB/A design and board testing and integration.

In this role you will:

• Perform architectural and compute / component selection trade studies.
• Work closely with our business development, modeling & simulation, software, safety, mechanical, integration & testing, and industrial design teams to define operating conditions, performance requirements, and packaging / thermal targets.
• Design circuits and PCB/A design from conceptual architecture through detailed design and fabrication / assembly drawing release.
• Perform circuit and layout analyses to support design reviews and validate the design/layout meets timing requirements.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to produce your components and assemblies.
• Support board build, bring-up, design verification, and testing of robotic hardware.

Qualifications

Must-have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on designing compute hardware.
• Expert user of circuit simulation and eCAD software to design circuits and PCB/As.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) practices for PCB/A and module assemblies.
• Experience designing circuits and PCB layout to meet power integrity and high speed signal integrity & timing.
• Self-starter that can drive a concept forward and continuously improve definition through team interaction.

Nice-to-have:

• PhD in electrical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
• Expert user of Altium Designer eCAD software.