Senior Exterior Designer — AI-Enabled, Remote 2 Days/Week

Nissan Motor Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

26 days holiday

Pension

Private medical & dental cover

Enhanced parental leave

Remote work policy (2 days/wk)

Flexible hours

Early Friday

Paddington office

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a bold, forward-thinking designer to shape exterior and interior concepts in our London studio. You will drive production-ready design ideas 5-10+ years ahead, translating trends into forward-thinking concepts and leading 3D modeling from clay to digital.

You will collaborate across the global design organization with stakeholders to maintain design integrity and feasibility. The role requires a degree in Automotive/Industrial Design, strong portfolio, proficiency with Adobe

Qualifications

• Degree in Automotive or Industrial Design (BS, BFA, MS or MFA).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, VRED, Blender (or similar).
• Strong exterior design portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical skills and process.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools for enhanced speed and agility.
• Significant relevant experience in OEM automotive design studios.
• Experience contributing to concept and/or production vehicle development (incl. 1:1 models).
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering constraints and ability to negotiate/incorporate feedback into design proposals.
• Ability to translate briefs and feedback into clear design direction.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling design proposals for concept and production vehicles, from ideation to final execution.
• Balance multiple projects demonstrating creativity, attention to detail and clarity.
• Collaborate across global design organization and regional stakeholders.
• Translate trends and insights into forward-thinking design concepts.
• Deliver high-quality sketches and visualisations that clearly communicate design intent.
• Lead clay and digital modelling development to realise designs in 3D.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity through to completion.
• Contribute to technical and styling reviews, maintaining design quality and feasibility.

Skills

Bold designer

Visual communicator

Strong sense of form

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Automotive/Industrial Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Alias

VRED

Blender

Job description

Nissan is seeking a bold, forward-thinking designer to shape exterior and interior concepts in our London studio. You will drive production-ready design ideas 5-10+ years ahead, translating trends into forward-thinking concepts and leading 3D modeling from clay to digital.

You will collaborate across the global design organization with stakeholders to maintain design integrity and feasibility. The role requires a degree in Automotive/Industrial Design, strong portfolio, proficiency with Adobe