Senior Manager of Robot Industrial Design

Join Zoox, a company redefining the future of mobility. As the Senior Manager of Robot Industrial Design, you will lead the creative direction and development of our robotaxi platforms and connected hardware ecosystem. You will oversee the entire product lifecycle, partner with engineering and product teams, and manage a high-performing design team. This role requires exceptional design judgment, a systems-minded approach, and a relentless focus on craftsmanship and innovation.

• Lead the creative direction and development of Zoox’s robotaxi platforms and connected hardware ecosystem, ensuring a holistic design vision across vehicle design, CMF, and product integration.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing industrial design team, fostering a culture of creativity, rigor, and craft, while overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Partner with engineering, UX, and product teams to deliver innovative, cohesive, and technically feasible solutions, and oversee the creation of compelling digital and physical deliverables that effectively convey design intent.
• 15+ years of experience in automotive or relevant industrial design environments
• Proven track record delivering production vehicles and/or complex hardware products from concept to launch
• 5+ years leading and developing design teams
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership
• Strong experience managing studio workflows, design processes, and cross-functional collaboration
• A deep passion for design craft, team development, and creating meaningful, future-forward products
• You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position