Automotive Interior Design Manager — Lead Global Programs

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero employee premiums on medical

Employer-paid disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries

Retirement savings benefits

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an Interior Design Manager for their Irvine, CA facility.

The successful candidate will manage automotive interior design from concept to production, leading a team of designers and collaborating closely with engineering and vendors. The role requires extensive experience in the OEM automotive industry, proficiency in various design tools, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in the OEM automotive industry.
• Proven experience in multiple significant concept and/or production cars.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of entire automotive Interior design programs.
• Lead a team of Interior Designers.
• Nourish, mentor and challenge Junior and Senior Designers.
• Travel to Korea to oversee product development.
• Manage a digitally driven design process.

Skills

Project management

Automotive design knowledge

Mentoring

Communication

Digital design tools

Education

BS, BFA, MS or MFA in Transportation Design

Tools

Alias

Photoshop

Illustrator

Blender

VRED

Sub-D

AI Software

MS Office

Clay

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an Interior Design Manager for their Irvine, CA facility.

The successful candidate will manage automotive interior design from concept to production, leading a team of designers and collaborating closely with engineering and vendors. The role requires extensive experience in the OEM automotive industry, proficiency in various design tools, and the ability to mentor junior staff.