Exterior Design Leader & Mentor — Global Programs

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums

Disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Competitive salary

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Exterior Design Manager to lead exterior design programs from concept to production, guiding the team with clear creative direction and a strong eye for brand integrity.

The role demands 15+ years in automotive design, proven experience on production or concept vehicles, and effective cross‑functional collaboration with global teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Design, Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional automotive design experience.
• Experience leading vehicle design programs and collaborating with global engineering/design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead exterior design programs from concept ideation through production release.
• Develop design proposals using sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models.
• Guide design themes aligning with Hyundai's philosophy and brand.
• Mentor junior designers and lead design reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Product Planning.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Design, Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or a related field

Tools

Alias

Unreal

Photoshop

AI Software

PowerPoint

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Exterior Design Manager to lead exterior design programs from concept to production, guiding the team with clear creative direction and a strong eye for brand integrity.

The role demands 15+ years in automotive design, proven experience on production or concept vehicles, and effective cross‑functional collaboration with global teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.