Junior Designer - Next Interior (m/f/d)

Kia Europe; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kia Europe Design Center in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, seeks a Junior Designer Interior to develop advanced production interior design proposals aligned with the Opposites United philosophy. You will translate ideas into feasible interior solutions and collaborate with modelling teams across project phases.

Join a design-forward studio focused on innovative surfaces, packaging, and feasibility, while supporting cross-functional reviews and global teams.

Qualifikationen

• University degree required in Transportation/Industrial/Visual Design or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in automotive or mobility design.
• Strong sketching and design communication ability (hand and digital).
• Proficiency in design software such as Photoshop, Alias, Blender, or similar.
• Interest in vehicle design trends, innovation, and mobility solutions.
• Good understanding of vehicle design principles, packaging, and feasibility considerations.
• Good communication and visual storytelling skills in English; Korean is a plus.
• Organized and proactive work ethic; willing to learn and grow with guidance.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Aufgaben

• Create compelling and innovative interior design proposals in both 2D and 3D under supervision.
• Translate conceptual ideas into feasible interior solutions with a strong understanding of proportion, surface quality, and design detail.
• Ensure interior design proposals align with Kia’s identity, feasibility standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with modelling teams (clay and digital) to iterate and refine surfaces and forms across project phases.
• Handle assigned design tasks independently, ensuring timely delivery of assets across design phases.
• Participate in project reviews, presentations, and milestone check-ins with cross-functional and global teams.
• Support coordination with engineering, visualization, and product planning to maintain design intent from concept to production.
• Contribute to innovation and advanced design studies supporting Kia’s long-term strategic vision.
• Actively participate in design reviews, workshops, and studio-wide creative initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and experimental design culture within the team and across departments.

Kenntnisse

Sketching

Design communication

English communication

Korean a plus

Organized

Willingness to travel

Prototyping

Ausbildung

University Degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Visual Design

Tools

Photoshop

Alias

Blender

Jobbeschreibung

at the Kia Europe Design Center in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Your Mission

The Junior Designer Interior is responsible for developing and delivering advanced and production interior design proposals that embody Kia’s global design strategy and “Opposites United” philosophy. This role combines strong creative execution with technical understanding and cross-functional collaboration to ensure that design intent is carried through every phase of the project - from initial ideation to production readiness. The role includes contributing to multiple design projects while actively supporting the team through strong creative input and collaboration.

About Us

At Kia Design, we're not just a team – we're a community of visionary thinkers, creative doers, and passionate designers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of innovation.

If you revel in the art of envisioning the future and have a keen eye for aesthetics that resonate with the times to come, then you belong with us. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where you can unleash your imagination, experiment fearlessly, and craft designs that not only stand the test of time but set new standards.

Your Responsibilities

Interior Design Development

• Create compelling and innovative interior design proposals in both 2D and 3D under supervision.
• Translate conceptual ideas into feasible interior solutions with a strong understanding of proportion, surface quality, and design detail.
• Ensure that interior design proposals align with Kia’s identity, feasibility standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with modelling teams (clay and digital) to iterate and refine surfaces and forms across project phases.

Project Collaboration

• Handle assigned design tasks independently, ensuring timely delivery of assets across design phases.
• Participate in project reviews, presentations, and milestone check-ins with cross-functional and global teams.
• Support coordination with engineering, visualization, and product planning to maintain design intent from concept to production.
• Contribute to innovation and advanced design studies supporting Kia’s long-term strategic vision.

Studio Team Contribution

• Actively participate in design reviews, workshops, and studio-wide creative initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and experimental design culture within the team and across departments.

Key Qualifications

• University Degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Visual Design, or a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in automotive or mobility design
• Strong sketching and design communication ability (hand and digital).
• Proficiency in design software such as Photoshop, Alias, Blender, or similar.
• Interest in vehicle design trends, innovation, and mobility solutions.
• Good understanding of vehicle design principles, packaging, and feasibility considerations.
• Good communication and visual storytelling skills in English; Korean is a plus.
• Organized and proactive work ethic; willing to learn and grow with guidance.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

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