Analyst Industrial Designer

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73228 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator.

In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of DESIGN supports Whirlpool’s vision to "Be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, and in the world." We inspire lasting engagement, product leadership, and meaningful experiences at home and for our world. We do this based on empathy, innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, with people at the center of our process. In our 5 global studios, we have more than 100 designers in dedicated teams of Graphic Design, Color Material and Finish, Perceived Quality, Industrial Design, Trends Forecasting, User Interaction, Motion Graphics, Usability, Design Research, and Studio Engineering.

A portfolio showcasing your abilities as an Industrial Designer is necessary to be considered for this position. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume or as an attachment to your application.

This role in summary As an Analyst Industrial Designer, you will support efforts to understand emerging trends, seek out real-life insights, and create design solutions that will impact experiences for the next generation of home appliances.

Your responsibilities will include

• Create assets ranging from conceptual sketches, CAD models, physical prototypes, and high-quality renderings/animations to communicate design intent.
• Work with a variety of process partners to gain an understanding of marketing strategies, manufacturing requirements, and engineering constraints.
• Grow an understanding of our design strategies and philosophies by working with cross-functional design leads.
• Work with design specialists in graphic design, CMF, UI/UX, usability, and craftsmanship to create fully immersive experiences.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from an accredited school
• 2-5 years of professional design experience in a corporate or consultant environment
• 3D Computer modeling skills
• Portfolio is mandatory. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume or as an attachment to your application.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Strong project management and planning skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate communication across different disciplines
• Strong decision-making abilities and self-motivation
• Strong visual communication skills
• Ability to adapt design intent through the development process. #LI-II1 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers.

Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.