Global Exterior Design Lead — Innovation & Mentorship
Hyundai Motor Group
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Job summary
Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, California, seeks a Head of Exterior Design to lead exterior programs from concept to production, mentor designers, and shape Hyundai's global design vision.
The role requires a proven automotive design leader with experience on production or concept vehicles, strong collaboration with global teams, and the ability to present to senior management.
Travel up to 20% and oversight of digital design workflows using Unreal, Alias, and related tools.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of professional automotive design experience.
- Experience leading production and/or concept vehicles from concept through execution.
- Experience leading vehicle design programs with global engineering and design teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead exterior design programs from concept ideation through production release.
- Develop design proposals through sketches, renderings, and 3D models.
- Refine design themes to align with brand philosophy and production constraints.
- Create data sets and production-feasible design solutions.
- Provide creative direction throughout vehicle development.
- Mentor junior designers through coaching and feedback.
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Job description
Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, California, seeks a Head of Exterior Design to lead exterior programs from concept to production, mentor designers, and shape Hyundai's global design vision.
The role requires a proven automotive design leader with experience on production or concept vehicles, strong collaboration with global teams, and the ability to present to senior management.
Travel up to 20% and oversight of digital design workflows using Unreal, Alias, and related tools.
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