# Staff Industrial Designer, Interior at Waymo

- Company: Waymo
- What the company does: Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles. Take a ride now. Backed by Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://waymo.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Mountain View, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://careers.withwaymo.com/jobs?gh_jid=8257849&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/waymo-staff-industrial-designer-interior/

## About the role

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to Head of Product and Customer Research. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of hands-on design experience within automotive OEM design studios on dedicated production vehicle programs
- Proven experience taking production vehicle programs from initial sketch through tooling and volume manufacturing
- Expertise in rapid ideation sketching, digital rendering, and 3D modeling tools (e.g., Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks), with a strong foundation in automotive Class-A surfacing and physical mockups
- Deep knowledge of vehicle packaging, body structures, stamping, injection molding, draft angles, and safety/ergonomic compliance (FMVSS/ECE)
- Demonstrated the ability to lead complex design workstreams, influence engineering and product partners, and clearly communicate design rationale to cross-functional leadership
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent practical experience, backed by a portfolio showcasing production-intent vehicle design and refined craftsmanship

Tags: Product (78L)

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/waymo-staff-industrial-designer-interior/