Chief of Staff to the Chief Design Officer

2 weeks ago

Irvine, California, United States Rivian Full time
About Rivian

Rivian is a pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer dedicated to creating sustainable transportation solutions. Our mission is to empower people to explore the world without compromising the planet.

Role Summary

The Chief of Staff to the Chief Design Officer will play a pivotal role in streamlining departmental operations and enhancing communication across design teams. This individual will act as a trusted advisor and facilitator, ensuring that design initiatives align with Rivian's mission and strategic goals.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as a liaison between the Chief Design Officer and various departments, ensuring fluid communication and collaboration.
  • Coordinate and manage strategic projects within the design department, from planning to execution.
  • Prepare briefing materials, agenda items, and summaries for meetings attended by the Chief Design Officer.
  • Analyze design performance metrics and provide insights that support strategic decision-making.
  • Assist in developing and promoting design initiatives that reflect Rivian's brand identity and values.
  • Foster a culture of innovation by organizing workshops, brainstorming sessions, and other creative collaboration events.
  • Maintain an organized system to track ongoing projects and initiatives, ensuring timely updates and progress reports.
  • Support recruitment and onboarding processes for new design team members, fostering an inclusive environment.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the automotive or design industry.
  • Strong project management skills with a proven track record of driving initiatives to successful completion.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
  • Proficiency in design thinking principles, user-centered design, and the latest design software/tools.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Passion for electric vehicles and sustainability, aligning with Rivian's mission and values.
Pay Disclosure

Salary Range Irvine-Based Applicants: $159,000-$199,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Company Statements

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [insert email address].

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (Candidate Personal Data). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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