Automotive Interior Design Manager
Design Manhattan Beach, California Minimum Experience Experienced
Automotive Interior Design Manager
Responsibilities
- Responsible for both concept and production interiors of vehicles
- Hands on interior design manager with digital skills in Photoshop, sketching, Vred and basic Alias
- Duties and responsibilities
- Manage the development of entire automotive interior from early concept sketch through to production
- Management of all interior design activities and interior design team personnel
- Perform all research and design exploration for new vehicle interiors.
- Responsible for project timing and budget of interior design department
- Work closely with design departments, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain in cross-functional teams for implementation of interior design for production vehicles.
- Organize professional interior design presentations for development groups and executive management
- Stay current with latest trends in automotive exterior and interior design as well as consumer electronics, product, fashion, architectural and related design field.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum 8 years in OEM automotive interior studios including a leadership role
- BS, BFA, MS or MFA in transportation design
- Passion for automotive interior design
- Knowledge of current automotive design trends and technology
- Forward, innovative thinking for future vehicles
- Understanding of vehicle aerodynamics
- Excellent understanding of production vehicle design practices, general vehicle development processes, timing and product cycles
- Experience working in cross-departmental teams and balancing design intent with vehicle feasibility
- Strong organizational, inter-personal, project management and presentational skills
- Professional, motivated and pro-active working attitude
- Ability to travel and work long hours
- Proficient PC skills - current Office 365 : Word, PPT, Excel and MS Project
- Highly skilled in 2D digital sketching programs : Photoshop or equivalent
- Skilled in CAS 3D surface and 3D visualization programs : Alias, VRED, Keyshot or equivalent
Location Manhattan Beach, California Minimum Experience Experienced
30+ days ago