Looking for a way to make a difference in the daily lives of millions of people? Would you like to directly influence the design of the next generation of products used by your friends and family? Join the Global Consumer Design organization at Whirlpool Corporation! Contribute to the impact being delivered by its world-class visual interaction design team.
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