Whirlpool

Requisition ID: 61931 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Product Design team designs, validates and brings new products to market.; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety. Collaborates with internal partners to optimize designs for manufacturability. Uses CAD/CAE systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances. Whirlpool is a global company and markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names in more than 170 countries around the world. 

Whirlpool is a company that creates innovative solutions and products to meet consumer needs. As a result, we have been recognized as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies by Business Week magazine and the Boston Consulting Group. Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation was ranked among the Top 20 Innovators in Consumer Products by The Patent Board and has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 Companies for Leaders by Hewitt Associates and Fortune magazine.

Our unique business strategy provides us with an unmatched leadership position and ability to build and sustain loyalty to our brands. Our strategy allows us to move with greater speed to better serve our trade customers and end consumers around the globe.

We are seeking qualified candidates for an Associate Designer opening in our Design Organization.

As an Associate Designer in Whirlpool, you will help conceptualize and develop new products for a global large-scale product portfolio, assisting with the creation of on-product graphic systems and their application, closely working with UX, ID and CMF stakeholders within the Design organization but also seeking alignment through Engineering and Marketing areas. Intrinsically grounded on our brands’ strategy, you will also build and update Visual Brand Language Guidelines, create sub-brands’ logos and other branded graphic assets, besides creating final artwork for printing on a regular basis.

Your responsibilities will include

• Conceptualize and develop on-product graphic systems in collaboration with UX (User Experience), ID (Industrial Design), and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) stakeholders.
• Generate final artwork for printing, ensuring accuracy and quality in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Marketing teams to ensure consistency and coherence across branded design elements, while addressing technical requirements and market positioning.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our Visual Brand Language Guidelines, ensuring adherence to brand standards and guidelines.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in graphic design, incorporating new ideas and techniques into design projects to reflect evolving brand standards.
• Participate and mediate design reviews to gather feedback and refine design work based on stakeholders’ inputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve design challenges and achieve project objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Promote Whirlpool core values of respect, integrity, diversity and teamwork.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor (or higher) degree in Graphic Design or related field. 
• 4+ years of experience in Graphic Design or related field.
• Compelling portfolio demonstrating creativity and brand consistency when working with graphic design assets.
• High level of proficiency using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Solid project planning skills.
• Understanding of color separations, silk and other printing methods would be highly appreciated.
• Experience working with typography and editorial projects would be highly appreciated.
• Experience in the industrial environment and with consumer products would be highly appreciated.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, and materials would be highly appreciated.

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.

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.