Senior Visualization Designer

Passionate about aesthetics and product innovation, Waymo’s Industrial Design Team is responsible for envisioning the future of mobility and autonomous driving technology. The Design Team develops and applies cohesive design language to the Waymo Driver, delivering an exceptional customer experience with best-in-class product quality.

The Industrial Design Team creates smart and elegant solutions that pave the future of mobility while prioritizing our riders’ needs & safety. We are involved in every step of the engineering and product development process to optimize Waymo’s technology and delight the rider’s journey. The team is a unique fusion of creatives and innovators with the opportunity to pioneer a new industry.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Head of Industrial Design.

You will:

• Define and own the standards, tools, and processes for all 3D visualization, rendering, and immersive experiences (VR/AR) within the Industrial Design team
• Design, implement, and maintain the end-to-end visualization pipeline (data prep, asset optimization, rendering) to maximize speed, fidelity, and iteration efficiency
• Produce world-class photo-realistic renderings and cinematic animations for the highest-level executive reviews, investor presentations, and product launches
• Drive the development and use of VR/AR environments for 1:1 scale design evaluation, including researching, prototyping, and integrating new hardware/software
• Work with partner teams to scope and define visualization goals and drive creative direction. Optimize creative output and direction taking into account lead time available for the project; assess need to involve external vendors
• Collaborate deeply with CMF to develop complex digital material libraries and work with Design, Engineering, and Marketing leadership to anticipate future visualization needs. Develop workflows and processes with partner teams to efficiently execute visualization assets
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to industrial designers, CAD modelers, and visualization specialists, setting the quality bar for all visual assets

You have:

• 5+ years of dedicated professional experience in high-fidelity 3D product visualization, ideally within automotive, aerospace, or high-end consumer electronics
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating deep technical mastery, strategic thinking, and successful execution of complex product visualization projects
• Deep understanding of NURBS surfaces (from Alias, CATIA) and advanced techniques for topology cleanup, UV mapping, and optimizing heavy CAD data for real-time performance
• Expert proficiency in high-end offline rendering tools (e.g., V-Ray, Redshift, Octane) and production workflows
• Exceptional ability to articulate technical strategy to non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Executive Team) and translate high-level design direction into a technical execution plan

We prefer:

• Experience leading the implementation of a new visualization software/hardware process for a design organization
• Experience with scripting (Python, C++, Blueprints) to automate pipeline tasks
• Proven expertise in developing and managing projects within real-time engines (eg. Unreal Engine, VRED) specifically for design review applications
• A background or certification in photography, cinematography, or material science
• Prior experience managing vendor relationships for outsourced visualization work