Hyundai Design Center - Sr. Interior Designer
Required skills
- Automotive Interior Design
- concept cars
- production cars
- digital modeling
- VR
- Blender
- Alias
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- VRED
Nice to have
- BFA
- MFA
Role summary
Hyundai Design Center is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for their Irvine, CA facility. The role requires expertise in automotive interior design with 5-7+ years of relevant experience, including significant concept or production car contributions. Responsibilities include digital modeling for milling and VR verification, completing designs from other designers, leading programs from start to finish, and mentoring junior designers. The designer will work self-sufficiently, potentially operating the team in the Head of Department's absence. Key tasks involve sketching, digital modeling using software like Blender or Alias, understanding engineering requirements, creating design proposals, researching trends, collaborating with various departments, overseeing model development, and consulting on manufacturing. The role also involves creating publication images and providing oversight for concept vehicle vendors, with up to 20% travel.
Hyundai Design Center - Sr. Interior Designer
Hyundai Design Center is currently looking for an Senior Interior Designer at our Irvine, CA facility who will:
- Be an expert in the field of automotive interior design.
- Have 5-7+ years of relevant experience in automotive design field or have significant concept cars and / or production cars to his or her name
- Be able to digitally model an interior design to a level where it can be milled or verified in VR.
- Be able to take over a design from another designer and objectively complete it.
- Be able to lead a program from start to finish including traveling to Korea solo for model builds.
- Be able to mentor less experienced designers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Be able to work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction.
- Operate the interior design team in the absence of the Head of Department.
- Be able to sketch model your design, using digital software like Blender or Alias.
- Be able to understand and react to engineering requirements.
- Create compelling and appropriate design proposals for various concept and production car programs in the form of sketches, renderings and 3D digital models.
- Research and analyze trends in overall packaging, dimension, materials, products and trends using online and print resources and by attending auto shows and other events. Report on these trends to Management using Powerpoing presentations.
- Meet with Management, Engineering, Marketing and Design Team to discuss design criteria. Incorporate design criteria provided.
- Develop design over engineering package using digital tools like Alias / Blender / etc.
- Oversee the development of models by clay, CAS modelers and fabricators.
- Consult with engineering and manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
- Create high-quality publication images for use in press releases and design brochures using Photoshop, Alias and/or Blender, and photographed images.
- Provide oversight, guidance and support to vendors producting one-of-a-kind concept vehicles for auto shows worldwide.
- Benchmark competitor vehicles to aid design direction.
- Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- BS, BFA, MS or MFA in Transportation Design
- 5-7 years in the OEM automotive industry
- Proficient in Alias,Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, VRED, Sub-D, AI Software, MS Office, clay
- Proven experience in concept and/or production cars to his or her name
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
- Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
- 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
- A global environment that fosters diversity
- Competitive salaries
- Compensation Range: $115,000 ~ $165,000
- Retirement savings and planning benefits
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Up to 20% travel (domestic and international)
OTHER DETAILS
Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor
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