Automotive Interior Design

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for an AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR DESIGN ENGINEER. This is a LONG contract position.

What You Will Do :

A new US Electric Vehicle company is exploring development in the electric vehicle space. Our Client is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Designer to join our growing team.

Our Client is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space. Our vehicle is designed to deliver the most desirable, reliable, and efficient low-cost-of-ownership electric vehicle on the market.

The Senior Designer will help to design and develop the broad and detailed appearance for the interior of our vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver excellence through Automotive Architecture, Body, and Component Design.

They will assist the design team in creating and defining the visual appeal of Our Client s products. The ideal candidate will be proficient at creating unique and compelling designs that propel the brand forward blending functional innovation with aesthetic appeal.

The responsibilities of the Senior Designer include but are not limited to the following :

• Promote, and advise stakeholders on, the user-centric approach and apply automotive design methodologies to validate and inform design decisions.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, Brand, Commercial, Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Utilize software skills in latest versions of Automotive Design and 2D / 3D development tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite / Alias, Blender, etc.
• Design and create a wide variety of Design proposals based on project definitions and requests from individual stakeholders, including Sketches, Digital Models, Visual Illustrations, prototypes, animations, etc.
• Visual design of Component and customization systems, products, services, and API responsive or adaptive for Aftermarket Strategies.
• Create research-driven, data-informed designs that meet users’ needs and their motivations.
• Performs closed-loop validation of Exterior Design with Product development teams and key partners.
• Visually define ideas, design decisions, and appearance recommendations to senior level stakeholders

What You Will Need : Basics :

Basics :

• Bachelor’s degree in automotive or industrial Design, or comparable degree.
• 5 years of professional work experience, as an Industrial designer, or similar transportation, offroad vehicles, appliances, or marine-related roles with the interior dash, console, seats, lighting, seating, instrument panel, flooring, programs, headliner, door trims, glovebox, armrest, etc.
• An excellent command of visual communication and evaluation and a thorough knowledge of 2d illustration and 3d development tools is necessary.
• Familiarity of rapid prototyping tools (i.e., Milling, 3d printing etc.).
• Exhibit passion for emerging technologies, related to vehicle design.

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree in automotive or industrial Design.
• Ability to generate 3D digital sketch models via Alias or Blender.
• Successfully contributing to the completion of a production program is a plus.
• Experience in automotive, or consumer products industries in the capacity of design or ergonomic related fields.
• Experience working within an agile development process.
• Proficient in various design disciplines. (Photography, Visual Design, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Interaction Design, Usability, User Research, Product Design.

How You Will Be Successful :

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business First
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products
4 days ago