and Materials Lead Designer - 36372058

ZipRecruiter; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Warwickshire is seeking a Lead Designer with a strong focus on sustainability and automotive material technology. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovative design. Responsibilities include conducting design reviews, mentoring team members, and contributing creatively in meetings. This role offers a dynamic environment to lead impactful design projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with mentoring capabilities.
• Advanced use of design software.
• Ability to adapt to changing design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly design reviews.
• Contribute ideas in meetings.
• Mentor junior designers.

Skills

Creative and presentation skills

Understanding of automotive design

Knowledge of automotive materials

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Passion for material technology

Project planning skills

Tenacity and results-driven

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Overview

Job Title: and Materials Lead Designer - 36372058

Location: Warwickshire

Position Description:

A sustainability-rich reimagination of modern luxury, unique customer experiences, and positive societal impact. with an aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions across our supply chain, products and operations by 2039.

Responsibilities

• Weekly design reviews for project progress assessments with line manager and chief designer.
• High contribution to meetings through suggestions, problem solving and design representation.
• High number of mentoring opportunities taken.

Skills

Essential

• Proven creative and presentation skills.
• A good understanding of product, interior, the design industry in general and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement, vision and perception.
• Knowledge of automotive materials, processes and suppliers with a high degree of competitor awareness
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate at all levels
• Capable of working with minimal supervision to meet objectives and implement design on their own.
• Passion for and material technology and design as evidenced by up to date in field literature, innovations and trends.
• Proven ability to plan and undertake projects to a strict deadline.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience
• Relevant 5 year + experience with ability to mentor and coach others in design process and methods.
• Advanced use of adobe package software: photoshop, illustrator, in design software and ability to use internet resources appropriately for research purposes.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Proven ability to adjust to changing design, feasibility and cost requirements
• Additional software skills like vred or video editing software skills such as final cut pro.