Sr Surface Designer
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Electrolux Group is looking for an experienced Senior Surface Designer for their Global Design team in Curitiba, Brazil. This role involves transforming industrial design concepts into production-ready Class-A surfaces, focusing on enhancing perceived quality, brand identity, and manufacturing excellence. The ideal candidate will blend aesthetic sensitivity with deep technical expertise in surface development and digital modeling tools, collaborating closely with industrial designers and engineers.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality Class-A and production-ready surfaces to enhance visual and tactile product quality.
- Refine and elevate design concepts using advanced surfacing techniques to improve proportions, transitions, and overall product execution.
- Create premium surface solutions that influence consumer perception of product quality and craftsmanship.
- Translate sketches, concept models, industrial design proposals, and rough CAD geometry into manufacturable digital surfaces.
- Collaborate with Industrial Designers throughout the design process, from concept to final execution.
- Balance aesthetic intent with engineering requirements, tooling constraints, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Apply deep understanding of plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, and decorative finishing processes.
- Act as the liaison between Design, Engineering, Prototyping, and suppliers.
- Participate in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/EAI).
Requirements
- Degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant design or engineering field.
- Relevant experience in home appliance products or automotive industries with a proven track record in surface design.
- Highly developed computer design skills: Alias, Rhino, CatiaV5, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keyshot, and other relevant design software.
- Strong experience translating rough geometry, concepts, and sketches into highly refined production-ready surfaces.
- Expertise in creating complex patterns, decorative details, textures, and branded design features.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude and respectful collaboration skills.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Must submit a portfolio/personal website showcasing Class-A surface development, production-ready CAD execution, complex geometry and pattern creation, premium product detailing, and manufactured products.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, and decorative finishing processes.
- Experience serving as the bridge between Design, Engineering, Prototyping and suppliers.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment (4x1).
- Profit share bonus.
- Discounts on Electrolux products and services.
- Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks).
- Insurance policy plan.
- Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.
Skills
AliasRhinoCatiaV5IllustratorPhotoshopKeyshot
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About Electrolux Group
Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed approximately 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to…
Company
Electrolux GroupJob Posted
2 weeks ago
Expires
Potentially expired
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Curitiba, Brazil
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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