



Lead Designer*
in an international environment
(Ref.Nr.:4236)
Salzburg
*As a global player rooted in Austria, we thrive on diversity. No matter what gender you may be, where you come from or the color of your skin - here, you are YOU, and that’s what matters to us.

The opportunities are endless when you are fearless
Are you a designer ready to help shape the relaunch and future of the KTM brand? In your role as Lead Designer*, you will play a key role in KTM's new Design Centre. For you, design is not just about aesthetics, but rather an expression of the brand and its core values. Do you love the challenge of turning your creative ideas into reality while meeting all relevant requirements? Then you've come to the right place!
THE TASKS AWAITING YOU
- Responsibility for the entire design concept of motorcycles – from the initial sketch to the final product
- Consideration of technical requirements and industrialisation processes in the development of feasible design solutions
- Translation of creative visions into marketable design solutions
- Integration of innovative creative tools such as AI, VR and digital design technologies into the design process
- Realisation of projects in terms of deadlines, costs, quality and design goals
- Close cooperation with product management, engineering and marketing
- Ensuring a consistent brand image across all touchpoints
- Observation of market trends, technologies and competitors for the continuous development of our design language
HOW YOU CAN INSPIRE US
- Completed degree in product or transportation design
- At least 5 years of professional experience in product design in the automotive or motorcycle industry
- Business fluent written and spoken English, German an advantage
- Confident use of Adobe
- Affinity for motorsport and enthusiasm for motorcycles, motorcycle licence an advantage
- Independent, structured and proactive approach to work
- Creative and reliable personality with a strong sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team
- Strong communication skills, organisational talent and strong conceptual thinking
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
- The opportunity to help shape and redefine the visual appearance of our core brands
- The opportunity to rethink and optimise creative work (AI, VR)
- The opportunity to fully utilise your strengths in a highly creative team
- the opportunity to actively help shape the new beginning and future of one of Europe’s most successful motorcycle manufacturers
- flexitime model with the possibility of using up to 3 Fridays per month as time-off in lieu
- the possibility to work partly from home office
- attractive social benefits, flexible working hours, and interesting training and development opportunities, as well as a unique corporate culture characterized by collegiality and team spirit
- an attractive and performance-related salary based on qualifications and professional experience from € 65.000,00 gross per year (extra payment possible).
Benefits

Flexible working hours
Depending on your area of responsibility, location and department, we offer you various working time models to suit your private and professional situation.

KTM _ACADEMY
Our KTM Academy offers versatile and high-quality training courses, combining on-site seminars, workshops, online training and much more.

Health and fitness
We organize events and joint participation in sports activities. Company doctors and occupational psychologists are available on request to provide you with the best possible support in everyday life.

Childcare
Children aged 1-3 are cared for in the company's own “Krabbelstube”. For children aged 5 to 10, KTM AG offers five weeks of free childcare during the summer vacations.

Employee events
Work hard, play hard. At the end of the year or summer party, our successes are duly celebrated together.

Employee gifts
With tickets to the MotoGP, gifts at the summer party, at the turn of the year and for your company anniversaries, we show you our appreciation.

Special rates
for employees
Special conditions for our employees when purchasing our products - from clothing to riding gear to motorcycles - are a matter of course for us.
for employees

Welcome on board
Welcome Day, buddy system and feedback sessions in the onboarding phase as well as training from day one will provide you the best start.

Meals
Healthy refueling! A well-balanced canteen menu and snack stations for in-between meals will help you get the energy you need.

Homeoffice
Depending on which area of the company you work in, it is also possible to work from home on Fridays according to the fair use principle.
More Information
Our Values and culture
Pursue your passion and go full throttle for your future. At KTM AG, you have the chance to work with high-performance motorcycles, whether in development, production, marketing, or elsewhere. On top of that, we offer great benefits, an environment that encourages and challenges you, and endless new adventures. No matter what your passport says, your passion is what counts for us! We believe in passion, performance, innovation and teamwork. You too? Then #JoinTheWinningTeam!
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ANY QUESTIONS?
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions: FAQ
Application process:
Two-stage with personal interviews (department and HR) – depending on the distance involved, we will be happy to conduct the first stage as a virtual interview.
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and motivated team? If so, we look forward to your informative online application (curriculum vitae, cover letter as well as relevant references)!