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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
Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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