Design Strategist

Changan Automobile Design Center Europe s.r.l; Piemonte; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading automotive design firm is seeking a Senior Design Strategist in Rivoli, Italy, to define the future of sustainable mobility. This role involves leading strategic design direction for vehicle programs and requires 5–8 years of experience within automotive design or product strategy. The candidate should be fluent in English, possess strong analytical skills, and work collaboratively in a multicultural environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance in this creative role.

Servizi

Competitive compensation

Lunch vouchers

Excellent working conditions

Healthy work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and learning

Competenze

• 5–8 years of experience in Design, Product Strategy, or Research.
• Strong understanding of automotive design and customer behavior.
• Ability to manage challenging tasks under time pressure.

Mansioni

• Develop and lead strategic design direction for vehicle programs.
• Conduct comprehensive market and trend analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Conoscenze

Design

Product Strategy

Research

Analytical skills

Creative storytelling

Fluency in English

Descrizione del lavoro

🚀We’re hiring a Senior Design Strategist (5+ years)!

Come onboard at the Changan European Design Center contribute to defining the future of sustainable mobility.

As one of China’s leading OEMs, Changan is broadening its innovation presence in Europe with award-winning EV products across multiple brands.

We’re seeking a Senior Design Strategist who sees the big picture, someone passionate about discovery, able to uncover insights from markets, trends, users, and beyond, and translate them into clear opportunities driving impact across design, product, and brand. As a connector across disciplines, you’ll leverage research methods, data analysis, design knowledge, creativity, and strategic thinking to turn ambiguity into clarity. Your work will boost advanced and production vehicle programs, align cross-functional teams, and deliver solutions that inspire decision-makers at every level.

At Changan, you’ll be part of an international and creative environment where ideas matter, curiosity is encouraged, and exploration is part of the journey.

Send your CV + Portfolio (≤10 MB) to [e-mail]

Full job description below ⬇️

Location: Rivoli (Turin, Italy)

Type: Full-Time / On site

Industry: Automotive / Design

What you’ll do

• Develop & Lead the strategic design direction for advanced and production vehicle programs - from early research to product definition.
• Conduct comprehensive market, competitor, user, and trend analyses to uncover opportunities for new product design and experiences.
• Leverage qualitative and quantitative research methods, to validate insights, inform stakeholders, and reinforce recommendations.
• Build clear positioning frameworks and narratives that simplify complexity and facilitate decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct creative workshops and mentor junior colleagues.
• Deliver effective presentations with clear, persuasive storytelling.
• Impact projects Inspiring executives and partners with fresh solutions and perspectives.

What You Bring

• 5–8 years in Design, Product Strategy, or Research (Background in automotive or familiarity with the Chinese market is a plus)
• A natural trend-spotter, curious about the evolution of culture, markets, technology, and mobility, with a solid understanding of automotive design and customer behavior
• Strong communicator with excellent analytical, creative, and storytelling skills
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); with outstanding presentation skills
• Flexible and able to manage challenging or ambiguous tasks under time pressure, combining a collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Shape the next generation of EVs in a multicultural and creative environment with global exposure and the possibility of international travel, including to China
• Join an emerging team and help lay the foundations of a new design strategy department, contributing to its vision and long-term growth
• Experience life in a beautiful country where mountains, sea, countryside, and culture are all within easy reach
• Opportunities for growth and continuous learning
• Enjoy competitive compensation, lunch vouchers, excellent working conditions, and a healthy work-life balance

Applications are closing soon. Catch now the opportunity to be part of our journey.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application

including your portfolio (less than 10 MB) by email to [e-mail] with a picture of yourself.