Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Industrial Designer is part of the Interiors Design team within the assembly and integration product team. This role develops concepts and human centered design solutions that support the overall long-term goals of the product. The role works with the design team throughout the conceptual, preliminary, detail design and testing phases. The designer is heavily involved in the building of prototype and flight test aircraft as well as helping to incubate technology that will be transitioned to the operations/production team in the long run. There is a focus on design for manufacturing from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition into production. The role also collaborates with various development teams, including systems, interiors, UI/UX, flight technology, strategy, brands and comms, and airframe.

What you can do:

• Deliver human-centered design focused on the needs and desires of consumers and users, including ergonomics, ease of use, and attractiveness using business requirements and parameters
• Carry out industrial design research/strategy initiatives. This includes understanding customer needs, defining personas, documenting use cases, generating design deliverables, crafting detailed prototypes, and conducting user testing
• Establish and manage relationships with collaborators and suppliers
• Facilitate key stakeholder engagement including items such as coordinating brainstorms, or work sessions
• Research, analyze, develop, and select interior and exterior CMF that aligns with the overall design concept and build visual presentation incorporating innovative design trends
• Contribute to the intellectual property position of Supernal through invention and/or patent applications
• Identify and act on trends, consumer, market, and technology opportunities to create successful concepts and transition them into production
• Benchmark competitive products and aid in design direction
• Conduct pressure mapping, collect pressure map data, and build reports comparing and summarizing the data
• Prepare and author various manuals / templates such as design standard practices, procedures, processes, and product requirements / specification
• Collaborate with Project / Program Managers to develop an accurate accounting of hours and budgets required for various types of internal projects and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Product design
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience designing aircraft interiors
• Experience with development programs, project management, creating schedules in MS-Project and excel, and prototyping
• Experience creating computer models using design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Painter, Sketch Book Pro, Keyshot, Rhino, Alias, Catia and creating high quality renderings and animations
• Experience with UX research and generating reports summarizing results
• Results-oriented and able to manage projects schedules and meet deadlines with little supervision
• Ability to design using programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Painter, Sketch Book Pro, Keyshot, Rhino, Alias, Catia and creating high quality renderings and animations
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and highly collaborative
• Ability to understand and propose solutions to complex design problems

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position will include access to certain technology and/or software source code that will be subject to U.S. export control laws. If an export license or other export control authorization is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such license or authorization and approvals and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations contained in such license or authorization.

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:$133,120—$186,160 USD

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Supernal (Su·per·nal) is a U.S. -based smart mobility service provider redefining how people move, connect and live. We are developing an Advanced Air Mobility eVTOL vehicle and working to responsibly co-create the supporting ecosystem and integrate it into existing transit options.

As part of Hyundai Motor Group, we are both a new business and an established company, with plans to harness our automotive manufacturing heritage to make Advanced Air Mobility accessible to the masses. Our team is diverse in thought and experience and reflects the communities we strive to empower.