Exterior Components Designer

Changan Automobile Design Center Europe s.r.l; Rivoli; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global automotive design firm in Turin is seeking a Senior Exterior Detail Designer to enhance automotive lighting, wheels, and functional components. The role requires strong design skills and experience, emphasizing collaboration across international teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in the automotive sector. Competitive full-time position with a dynamic work environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to translate design vision into technically viable solutions.
• Understanding of exterior lighting technology, materials (plastic, metal), and finish treatments.

Mansioni

• Design and refine key exterior elements like lighting clusters, wheels, and trim.
• Research design trends, materials, and lighting technologies to inspire future-ready solutions.
• Align with international design studios and HQ to maintain consistency and innovation.

Conoscenze

Strong aesthetic sensitivity and 3D design skills

Solid experience in automotive lighting and exterior components

Strong hand and digital sketching abilities

Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

Fluent English (spoken and written)

Formazione

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

Strumenti

Adobe Creative Suite

Alias

Blender

VRED

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Transportation Design, Automotive Design, or Industrial Design
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in the automotive industry
• 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

Application

Submit your application, including a portfolio (maximum 10 MB) to [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Art/Creative, Design, and Research
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing