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Motorcycle Designer

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO GROUP INC

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Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Motorcycle Designer contributes rider-focused designs for motorcycles and Parts & Accessories, balancing performance, style, customization, and Harley-Davidson’s brand heritage. The role develops concepts from initial sketches through production and collaborates with engineering, product management, marketing, and manufacturing. It is based at the Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial DesignTransportation DesignProduct Design

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBachelor's in Design or Equivalent Experience3+ Years Professional Design Experience

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Auto req ID:59795 Title:Motorcycle Designer Job Function:Design Location:PDC Workplace Category: Onsite Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time:Full Time Shift:SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us? The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Motorcycle Designer. Job Summary You will contribute bold, rider-focused designs that enhance performance, style, and customization while staying true to the brand's heritage, look, sound, and feel across both motorcycles and P&A. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, product management, marketing, and manufacturing teams to bring fresh ideas from concept to production. This is a hands-on creative role where you'll shape the future of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Parts & Accessories. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of new parts and accessories, including aesthetic components, functional upgrades, collections, and complete product lines. Develop creative concepts, sketches, 3D models, and detailed renderings for a wide range of motorcycle platforms. Translate rider insights, market trends, and brand direction into compelling, manufacturable designs. Work with engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance, safety, durability, and regulatory requirements. Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, and iterative refinement processes. Support the creation of cohesive collections and themed accessory packages. Present design proposals to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Stay current with motorcycle trends, materials, manufacturing processes, and competitor offerings. Education Requirments High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) preferred. 3-7+ years of professional design experience, preferably in the powersports,... For full info follow application link. Harley-Davidson is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8B16C74F2D574AE3

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