Exterior Components Designer

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 recruitment@changaneuropa.com.

Additional Information

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