Lead Motorcycle Designer*
Lead Motorcycle Designer
in an international environment
(Ref.Nr.:4236)- KTM AG
- full time
- as soon as possible
- Design Center
- 20%
As a global player rooted in Austria, we thrive on diversity. No matter what gender you may be, where you come from or the color of your skin - here, you are YOU, and that's what matters to us.
The opportunities are endless when you are fearless
Are you ready to shape the future of KTM? As a designer with vision and drive, you now have the chance to take a leading role in pushing one of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the world to the next level!
In your role as Lead Motorcycle Designer, you won't just be creating products -- you'll be defining the visual identity and emotional heartbeat of KTM motorcycles. For you, design is more than form and function.
You love turning strong ideas into real products -- without compromise. You lead, guide, and inspire your team through the full creative process: from first sketch to industrial production. You take ownership. You set the standard.
If you're looking for a role where you can truly make your mark -- this is it.Welcome to KTM.
THE TASKS AWAITING YOU- Take full ownership of the motorcycle design concept -- from initial sketch to final product
- Develop feasible design solutions by balancing creative vision with technical requirements and industrialization processes
- Translate bold ideas into market-ready, high-impact design solutions
- Integrate innovative tools like AI, VR, and digital design technologies into the creative workflow
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with quality and design objectives
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing
- Ensure a consistent brand presence across all design touchpoints
- Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitors to continuously evolve our design language
- Completed degree in product or transportation design
- At least 5 years of professional experience in product design in the automotive or motorcycle industry
- Business fluent written and spoken English, German an advantage
- Confident use of Adobe
- Affinity for motorsport and enthusiasm for motorcycles, motorcycle licence an advantage
- Independent, structured and proactive approach to work
- Creative and reliable personality with a strong sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team
- Strong communication skills, organisational talent and strong conceptual thinking
- The opportunity to help shape and redefine the visual appearance of our core brands
- The opportunity to rethink and optimise creative work (AI, VR)
- The opportunity to fully utilise your strengths in a highly creative team
- the opportunity to actively help shape the new beginning and future of one of Europe's most successful motorcycle manufacturers
- the flexitime model allows working time to be organized in blocks, thereby creating more opportunities for free time
- the possibility to work partly from home office
- attractive social benefits, flexible working hours, and interesting training and development opportunities, as well as a unique corporate culture characterized by collegiality and team spirit
- an attractive and performance-related salary based on qualifications and professional experience from EUR 66.500,00 gross per year (extra payment possible).
- Flexible working hours
- KTM _ACADEMY
- Health and fitness
- Childcare
- Employee events
- Employee gifts
- Special rates
Special conditions for our employees when purchasing our products - from clothing to riding gear to motorcycles - are a matter of course for us.
- Welcome on board
- Meals
- Homeoffice
- Free Coffee
- Corporate Benefits
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Our Values and culture
Pursue your passion and go full throttle for your future. At KTM AG, you have the chance to work with high-performance motorcycles, whether in development, production, marketing, or elsewhere. On top of that, we offer great benefits, an environment that encourages and challenges you, and endless new adventures.No matter what your passport says, your passion is what counts for us! We believe in passion, performance, innovation and teamwork. You too? Then #JoinTheWinningTeam!
Your contact
If you have any questions, please contact Anna Habsburg on +43 (0)676 9158 694.
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ANY QUESTIONS?
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions: FAQApplication process:
Two-stage with personal interviews (department and HR) - depending on the distance involved, we will be happy to conduct the first stage as a virtual interview.
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and motivated team? If so, we look forward to your informative online application (curriculum vitae, cover letter as well as relevant references)!
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