Interior Designer

We are looking for an Automotive Designer focused on interior design and/or interior seating design. You will take concepts from early sketches through concept modeling in Alias or clay, and into A-class surfacing. The role requires close collaboration with Color and Trim, suppliers, and prototype fabrication to deliver the best possible product while staying true to the design vision.
Responsibilities
Take a design from sketch phase to concept modeling in Alias or clay, and through to A-class surfacing
Collaborate with the Color and Trim team to align designs with the color and trim vision and its constraints, creating a unified design direction
Work with suppliers to achieve the best possible product in craftsmanship, cost, and engineering, while staying close to the design intent
Collaborate with the fabrication team to complete prototypes when required
In daily work, report to the Chief Designer and/or Department Director



Qualifications
University degree in Transportation Design or Industrial/Product Design
Junior profile, or up to 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive interior design, OEM experience preferred
Strong Blender modeling and rendering skills are required
Strong sketching ability and excellent concept visualization skills
English, spoken and written



Tools and skills
Strong skills using industry-leading 3D tools such as Blender, Maya, Houdini, Alias, Gravity Sketch, Grasshopper, Keyshot
Experience leading and communicating conceptual ideas and design rationale within a user-centered design process
Strong verbal and visual presentation skills



Personal attributes
Independent and confident, while also a strong team player
Structured, methodical, analytical, with good planning skills and the ability to interpret requirements from senior management
Highly motivated, flexible, and able to deliver under time constraints



Please send your CV and portfolio, and include a short introduction highlighting relevant interior and/or seating design projects.