Exterior Components Designer

Changan Automobile Design Center Europe s.r.l

Rivoli

On-site

EUR 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading automotive design firm is seeking a Senior Exterior Detail Designer to innovate and refine exterior components. The role involves designing lighting clusters and wheels, researching emerging trends, and collaborating with teams across multiple locations. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in the automotive industry, strong design skills, and proficiency in design tools. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of Italian or Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive industry.
Ability to translate design vision into technically viable solutions.
Passion for innovation and precision in design.
Experience translating design into production-ready exterior components.

Responsibilities

Design and refine key exterior elements.
Research design trends and technologies.
Align with international design studios.
Present ideas clearly to stakeholders.
Stay on Track: support project timelines while balancing creativity, quality, and feasibility.

Skills

3D design skills

Experience in automotive lighting

Digital sketching abilities

Strong aesthetic sensitivity

Collaboration skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Transportation Design, Automotive Design, or Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Alias

Blender

VRED

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Senior Exterior Detail Designer – Lighting, Wheels & Functional Components

Locations: Turin, Italy & Chongqing, China

Type: Full-Time onsite

We’re looking for a Senior Exterior Detail Designer with a sharp eye for form, function, and innovation; someone who brings deep expertise in automotive lighting systems (headlamps, taillamps), wheels, and other functional exterior components.

What You’ll Do

Shape the Details: Design and refine key exterior elements like lighting clusters, wheels, and trim, using sketching, rendering, and 3D tools.
Spot Trends Early: Research design trends, materials, and lighting technologies (LED, OLED, finishes) to inspire future‑ready solutions.
Collaborate Globally: Align with international design studios and our HQ in China to maintain consistency and innovation across programs.
Communicate with Impact: Present ideas clearly and visually to stakeholders.
Stay on Track: Support project timelines while balancing creativity, quality, and feasibility.

What You Bring

Strong aesthetic sensitivity and 3D design skills.
Solid experience in automotive lighting and exterior components.
Ability to translate design vision into technically viable solutions.
Strong hand and digital sketching abilities.
Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, Blender, VRED, or similar.
Understanding of exterior lighting technology, materials (plastic, metal), and finish treatments.
Passion for innovation and precision in design.
Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Excellent time management and ability to adapt in fast‑paced environments.
Fluent English (spoken and written) is required.
Knowledge of Italian or Chinese is considered a plus.