Bjorn Shuster
About Bjorn Shuster
Bjorn Shuster is a Design Manager at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in transportation design and has held various design roles at companies such as KISKA, Polaris Industries, and General Motors.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Bjorn Shuster has served as Design Manager at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2016. In this role, he manages prototype model direction and oversees production development. He collaborates closely with engineering and marketing teams to ensure alignment between design and brand objectives. His responsibilities include guiding the design process from concept to execution, ensuring that the final products meet both aesthetic and functional standards.
Previous Experience at KISKA
Prior to his current position, Bjorn Shuster worked at KISKA as a Senior Designer from 2011 to 2015. During his four years at the company, located in Warren, Michigan, he contributed to various design projects, enhancing his skills in brand development and concept creation. His experience at KISKA laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the industry.
Background in Industrial Design
Bjorn Shuster began his career in industrial design with an internship at Polaris Industries in 2005. He later returned to Polaris as a Senior Designer from 2015 to 2016. His early experience also includes freelance design work at Cobra Motorcycle Mfg. Inc. in 2006 and a five-year tenure as an Exterior Designer at General Motors from 2006 to 2011. These positions provided him with a diverse skill set in automotive design.
Education and Expertise
Bjorn Shuster holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah, which he completed from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at the College for Creative Studies, where he studied Transportation Design and achieved a degree in Automotive Design from 2003 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in brand development, 2D concept development, and 3D model direction and refinement.
Recruitment and Mentorship
In addition to his design responsibilities, Bjorn Shuster is involved in scouting, recruitment, and interviewing of interns and junior design professionals. This aspect of his role emphasizes his commitment to nurturing new talent in the design field and ensuring a continuous influx of fresh ideas and perspectives within his team.