Senior Automotive Interior Designer

Lynk&Co Design is part of Geely Design Global, a multi-cultural organization with seven well-equipped studios in Shanghai, Gothenburg, Barcelona, Kuala Lumpur, Coventry, Hethel and Los Angeles, with a total staff of approximately 900. These design studios, with top-class design teams and the latest tools in design development, are responsible for the creation of a unique design language for each of Geely's brands; Geely, Lynk & Co, ZEEKR, Proton, Lotus and London Taxi.

We are a fast-growing team of both creative and management professionals with the task of delivering exciting global products suitable for volume production and innovative concepts. In an inspiring studio environment, we build and maintain a top-class design team of multiple nationalities. With best-in-class processes and tools, we challenge preconceptions and deliver premium car design. In the heart of Sweden's automotive cluster Gothenburg, we have concentrated all our efforts in the creation of the new brand in the Geely family, LYNK & CO, and all of its coming products. LYNK & CO has made its mark by sophisticated design and an appreciation of the connected world we live in. Today we are more than 400 people who work with coming LYNK & CO products.

Lynk & Co Design is looking for a Senior Automotive Interior Designer in their Gothenburg design studio responsible for the global design of Lynk & Co and Zeekr interiors. Come and join a diverse and very friendly team of international talents who challenge the status quo. We embrace change and are always excited to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment. Please apply now if this sounds like the place for you.

As a Senior Designer, you will play an important role to create design proposals ranging from initial concept work through to final production. You will join a team that is dedicated to design, innovation and technology. With members that are, just like you, proud of their professionalism, motivation and level of skills. At Lynk & Co Design you will be part of a global company with people who want to do great things and enjoy doing it. Join our exciting journey and be part of our brand new Design Center opening in summer 2022. You will be based in Lindholmen, Gothenburg.

As a Senior Designer this is what you will do most of the time:

- Take a design from the sketch phase to concept modeling in Alias or clay, and through to A-class surfacing. Act as a mentor for other designers and able to take on some management tasks.
- Come up with design and engineering solutions that serve the design vision and also fit with the engineering constraints.
- Ability to lead on all aspects of Interior design.
- Ability to think conceptually and strategically.
- Work with the color and trim design team to create designs that consider the opportunities and limits of the color and trim vision, and work with them to create a unified vision for the designs.
- Work with the Interaction design team to create designs with excellent HMI
- Work with suppliers to achieve the best possible product in terms of craftsmanship, cost, and engineering, while also staying as close to the design vision as possible.
- Collaborate with the fabrication team to complete prototypes when necessary.
- Will report to Chief Designer


Is it you?

We are looking for someone that is flexible, has a strong drive and is able to work under constrained time schedules and frequently revised circumstances. You need to be independent and confident as well as a good team player. To be successful in the role you need to be structured, methodical and have an analytical mind with good planning skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Cultural awareness, specifically between Europe and Asia is also an important factor for the role.

You and your skills:

- University degree in transportation design
- Minimum 5 years experience in automobile interior design
- English, spoken and written
- Very strong sketch ability
- Excellent knowledge of CAD 3D design process and software such as Blender, Photoshop, and VRE
- Communicative with good verbal and visual presentation skills.


Additional information

- Travels to Asia may be needed (approx. 2-3 per year).
- Each individual in our team has a high level of responsibility and is expected to be able to work autonomously.
- Flexible Work from Home arrangements possible upon approval


Requirements: Automotive PDF portfolio of less than 10MB

For more information please contact:

Nicki Kwee, Head of Interior Design, +46 72 988 8234, nicki.kwee@geelydesign.com

Kristina Larsson Djokovic, Senior Recruiter, +46 72 988 85 44, for questions regarding the recruitment process

Last Application date: 2021-11-15

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications and CV's sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels.

Working at Lynk & Co Design

We are engineers, developers and innovators from around the world. Joined together by entrepreneurship, our unique blend of Chinese and Scandinavian culture and a belief in a smarter more sustainable future.

- Supportive and creative work environment
- 30 days of vacation and additional 8 days paid ATK- days annually
- Great office location at Lindholmen Science Park