Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer

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Inspire Motion for Life with Michelin!

https://jobs.apac.michelin.com/

A pioneer of engineered materials, Michelin is building the world’s leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences.

Join Michelin Japan as a Industrial Designer today to move your career forward, unlock exciting opportunities, and be part of a world-class organization committed to a better, more sustainable world.

WHY MICHELIN ASIA PACIFIC?

Career Progression: Start your career adventure and build the skills and experience to develop in new directions.

Wellbeing and Inclusion: At Michelin Japan, experience a supportive, inclusive culture that creates space for collaboration and new ideas.

Become A Player In A Dynamic Global Brand:  At Michelin, we deliver products and experiences that transform everyday moments into extraordinary ones. Join us on our journey to innovate, and contribute to exciting projects that impact our world.

OUR TEAM :

In the Research and development department, we aim to develop future tires which contribute to sustainable planet.

MISSION:

In this role, he/she/they will

Lead design decisions at a global level, while integrating the unique characteristics of the Asian region into the core design and approval process.

This role is not about creating localized or Asia-only products.
Instead, you will help shape globally approved designs by bringing insights related to Asian markets, culture, regulations, manufacturing realities, and user expectations—while maintaining strong global brand consistency.

Manage daily global industrial design development from concept to mass production by providing the project teams with innovative visuals (2D and 3D CAD, prototypes) that take into account preliminary studies, the brand’s visual identity, technical constraints and industrial feasibility. Integrate Asia-specific requirements (market, culture, regulations, manufacturing constraints) into global design decisions.

Participate in global design reviews and approval processes. Work closely with sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing teams across regions. Translate global design concepts into feasible, production-ready solutions. Support design validation through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing reviews.

Collaborate with global design team teams to maintain brand consistency and design quality, with sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing teams across regions

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required :

• Obtained a degree in in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field
• Minimum of 3years experience in industrial or product design for mass-produced products. Experience working in global or cross-regional development teams.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Catia, Key Shot, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar visualization tools
• Business Proficiency in English and Japanese
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints. Solid portfolio demonstrating concept development through production

Preferred:

• Business Proficiency in Chinese is a plus

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Apply via Michelin Careers Website
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis