Global Exterior Design Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero premium health premiums for you &

Disability & life insurance

Generous paid time off

Global environment fostering diversity

Salary range: $175,000 – $240,000 per/

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Irvine, California, seeks a Head of Exterior Design to lead exterior programs from concept to production, mentor designers, and advance Hyundai’s global design vision. The role requires 15+ years in automotive design with a track record on production or concept vehicles and leadership across cross-functional, international teams.

Travel up to 20% may be required. Expertise in sketching, rendering, digital modeling, and software such as Unreal, Photoshop,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional automotive design experience.
• Proven track record on production vehicles and/or concept vehicles.
• Experience leading vehicle design programs with global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead exterior design programs from concept ideation through production release.
• Develop design proposals via sketches, renderings, and 3D models.
• Refine design themes aligned with Hyundai's philosophy and brand strategy.
• Create digital data sets and production-feasible design solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior designers through coaching and feedback.
• Lead design reviews and provide constructive critique to elevate team performance.
• Collaborate with Design Management on planning, resources, and timing.

Skills

sketching

rendering

visualization

digital modeling

Education

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

Tools

Unreal

Photoshop

AI Software

PowerPoint

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Irvine, California, seeks a Head of Exterior Design to lead exterior programs from concept to production, mentor designers, and advance Hyundai’s global design vision. The role requires 15+ years in automotive design with a track record on production or concept vehicles and leadership across cross-functional, international teams.

Travel up to 20% may be required. Expertise in sketching, rendering, digital modeling, and software such as Unreal, Photoshop,