Associate Industrial Designer - KitchenAid​/Whirlpool

Overview

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company in pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Whirlpool drives meaningful innovation to meet evolving consumer needs through its brand portfolio including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales, 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at

This Role In Summary

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 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. Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for an Associate Industrial Designer. This position sits in our Design Center located in Southwest Michigan, which is the global headquarters for design at Kitchen Aid/Whirlpool Corporation.

As an Associate Industrial Designer
, you will support efforts to understand emerging trends, seek real-life insights, and create design solutions that will impact experiences for the next generation of home appliances for the Kitchen Aid brand. 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.

• 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 understand marketing strategies, manufacturing requirements, and engineering constraints.
• Grow an understanding of our design strategies and philosophies by working with cross-functional design leads.
• Collaborate with design specialists in graphic design, CMF, UI/UX, usability, and perceived quality to create fully immersive experiences.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Industrial Design or currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Industrial Design with a graduation completion date of spring/summer 2026.
• 1+ years of Industrial Design experience (experience may include academics, internships or co-ops).

• 1+ years of professional Industrial Design experience in a corporate or consultant environment
• 3D computer modeling skills
• 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
• Moderate to strong graphic design skills
• Ability to adapt design intent through the development process

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more. Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations offer an attractive office space with amenities where available.

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working and Benefits:
We provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day, with flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits to balance work and home. Benefits include:

• Always On Flexibility - autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.