Sr. Lead Designer, Advanced Concept

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

As a Sr. Lead Advanced Concept Designer at Polaris, you will be part of a Dynamic, focused & connected global design team working on forward-thinking advanced concept & production designs as we create the next generation of extreme powersports vehicles in Off Road. We are looking for a Designer who thrives in a team environment and displays a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

We’re searching for a self-igniter with a considerable amount of perception, foresight, design taste, design judgment, and creativity bravery as well as a high level of skill, accuracy, and coordination who thrive on exploring the unknown in design and are seeking unique design projects. Your role will be to see the future - researching, designing, and creating proposals that demonstrate innovative concepts, from inception to implementation, for dynamic Off‑Road vehicles and mobility solutions that redefine their segments in dirt, snow and even the road.

You will create fresh, innovative designs for interior & exteriors for multiple Polaris vehicles or other products. Through the lens of brand strategy, brand character and Portfolio refinement you will generate concepts in both 2D and 3D proposals that renew existing Polaris entries and discover new segments of mobility that will grow the brand. You will collaboratively refine ideas as you receive feedback and coordinate with the work of other design team members and collaborate with multiple partners to achieve design goals.

You will follow design process from the initial research, story creation & sketch form to the final release clay model. If you are driven and eager to propel your career forward, take your next step in joining a team that will re‑define the future of Off‑Road Mobility and continue to lead the industry in Off Road Innovation, excitement and entertainment.

• Create unique interior & exterior designs and concepts for Advanced & Production vehicles and other mobility products through sketches as well as digitally through the use of 2D and 3D technology
• Interpret industry trends and insights into actionable storytelling and design solutions
• Work closely with Product planners to help interpret customer needs and insights into desirable compelling portfolio solutions
• Collaborate frequently with the design team, sculpting organization, engineering and fabrication teams in the development of new designs
• Have a big‑picture perspective on customer needs and future transportation scenarios and create provocative concepts and designs using insights and research collected as a team and individually
• Provide insight and recommendations to leadership while possessing willingness to receive guidance and direction
• Maintain knowledge of current design trends and technology. Present ideas frequently to management and leadership to communicate design ideas
• Work closely with Architectural Engineers, UX & HFE teams to create new platforms and vehicle architectures with an influencing Design voice
• Exhibit passion, courage and a willingness to challenge expectations and be fearless in exploring the future
• Share expertise with design team and foster a collaborative environment
• Promote continuous learning and elevate team‑wide design capabilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design (Automotive, Transportation, Industrial Design)
• 10+ years of professional experience in a design related field, automotive, transportation, powersports, is required
• Strong understanding of form and excellent drawing skills
• Great communication & storytelling skills
• Proven creative proficiency
• Demonstrated ability with electronic tools to communicate 2‑D ideations
• Ability to work independently and within a team as well as provide mentoring to others
• Please note, you must submit a Transportation…