Senior Exterior Detail Designer - EV Luxury Styling

London EV Company; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working available

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Coventry is seeking an Exterior Detail Designer to lead the design and development of high-quality exterior components. The role requires 8+ years of automotive design experience and proven participation in production projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong sketching skills, be proficient in design tools, and effectively communicate cross-culturally. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits including a car allowance, health and wellbeing support, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automotive exterior design, preferably with OEM.
• Participation in five or more exterior design projects delivered to mass production.
• Strong understanding of design and manufacturing constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of exterior detail concepts and renderings.
• Deliver high-quality designs for exterior components.
• Collaborate closely with modeling teams to ensure design intent.

Skills

Automotive design experience

Sketching and rendering

Cross-cultural communication

AI-based design tools

Problem-solving ability

Education

Master's degree in Automotive Design or related

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Alias

Showcase

VRED

Job description

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Coventry is seeking an Exterior Detail Designer to lead the design and development of high-quality exterior components. The role requires 8+ years of automotive design experience and proven participation in production projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong sketching skills, be proficient in design tools, and effectively communicate cross-culturally. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits including a car allowance, health and wellbeing support, and training opportunities.