Lead Designer*

Your RoleAre you ready to shape the future of KTM? As a designer with vision and drive, you now have the chance to take a leading role in pushing one of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the world to the next level!In your role as Lead Designer, you won’t just be creating products — you’ll be defining the visual identity and emotional heartbeat of KTM. For you, design is more than form and function. It’s a bold statement of brand values and purpose.You love turning strong ideas into real products — without compromise. You lead, guide, and inspire your team through the full creative process: from first sketch to industrial production. You take ownership. You set the standard.If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make your mark — this is it.Welcome to KTM.Your TasksTake full ownership of the motorcycle design concept — from initial sketch to final productDevelop feasible design solutions by balancing creative vision with technical requirements and industrialization processesTranslate bold ideas into market-ready, high-impact design solutionsIntegrate innovative tools like AI, VR, and digital design technologies into the creative workflowDeliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with quality and design objectivesCollaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and MarketingEnsure a consistent brand presence across all design touchpointsMonitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitors to continuously evolve our design languageYour ProfileCompleted degree in product or transportation designAt least 5 years of professional experience in product design in the automotive or motorcycle industryBusiness fluent written and spoken English, German an advantageConfident use of AdobeAffinity for motorsport and enthusiasm for motorcycles, motorcycle licence an advantageIndependent, structured and proactive approach to workCreative and reliable personality with a strong sense of responsibility and ability to work in a teamStrong communication skills, organisational talent and strong conceptual thinkingWir bietenThe opportunity to help shape and redefine the visual appearance of our core brandsThe opportunity to rethink and optimise creative work (AI, VR)The opportunity to fully utilise your strengths in a highly creative teamthe opportunity to actively help shape the new beginning and future of one of Europe’s most successful motorcycle manufacturersflexitime model with the possibility of using up to 3 Fridays per month as time-off in lieuthe possibility to work partly from home officeattractive social benefits, flexible working hours, and interesting training and development opportunities, as well as a unique corporate culture characterized by collegiality and team spiritan attractive and performance-related salary based on qualifications and professional experience from € 65.000,00 gross per year (extra payment possible)BenefitsFlexible Working HoursHealth and FitnessChildcareEmployee EventsEmployee GiftsSpecial Rates for EmployeesWelcome on BoardMealsHomeoffice