Hyundai Design Center - Sr. Exterior Design Manager

Hyundai Motor Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible work hours and hybrid schedule options

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company is seeking a Sr. Exterior Design Manager at the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will confidently execute design themes from concept to production, leading a design program and mentoring younger designers.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including zero employee premiums on medical coverage and a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $240,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Automotive Design field.
• Experience with production cars and concept cars.
• Ability to mentor and lead design teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute design themes from concept to production.
• Lead a design program from start to finish.
• Create compelling design proposals.

Skills

Expertise in Automotive Design

Team Leadership

Digital Modeling (Alias/Maya)

Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design

Tools

Photoshop

VRed

PowerPoint

ALIAS

Maya

Job description

Hyundai Design Center - Sr. Exterior Design Manager

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Confidently execute design themes from concept to production
• Be the guiding example of professionalism, experience, and positivity for younger designers to follow
• Be an Expert in your field.
• Have a minimum 10 Years of Relevant Experience in the Automotive Design Field or have Significant Concept Cars and/ or Production Cars to your name.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a team on a design program from Start to Finish including the model build in Korea.
• Work With and Parallel to Design Management on project planning, timing and capacities.
• Be able to present eloquently both verbally and visually
• Be able to meet with Press as required.
• To Lead by Example
• Have a thorough understanding of the relevant aspects of Automotive Engineering.
• Be able to take over a design for another designer and objectively complete it.
• Be able to digitally model a Design to a level where it can be milled.
• Be able to Mentor Younger Designers.
• Be able to work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction.
• Be able to Sketch Model your Design using Alias and/or Maya
• Be able to understand and react to Engineering Requirements
• Create compelling and appropriate design proposals for various concept and production car programs in the form of sketches, renderings and 3D digital models.
• Be able to create Digital Line Plans (3D Tape Drawings) of selected Themes.
• Research and analyze trends in overall packaging, dimension, materials, products and trends using online and print resources and by attending auto shows and other events. Report on these trends to Management using PowerPoint presentations.
• Meet with Management, Engineering, Marketing and Design Team to discuss design criteria. Incorporate design criteria provided.
• Develop design over engineering package using ALIAS and/or Maya software.
• Oversee the development of models by clay and CAS sculptors and fabricators.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Must have cars in production and/or show cars
• Photoshop
• VRed
• Powerpoint

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design
• 10+ years of experience
• Consult with Engineering and Manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
• Create high-quality ': Publication Images' for use in Press Releases and Design Brochures using Photoshop, ALIAS and/or Maya and VRed, and photographed images.
• Provide oversight, guidance and support to vendors producing one-of-a-kind ': Concept Vehicles' for auto shows worldwide.
• Travel to Korea to oversee further product development by working with Namyang Design and Engineering teams and offsite vendors for model builds.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to aid design direction.
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally.
• Candidate applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Compensation Range: $175,000 ~ $240,000
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Up to 20% travel (domestic and international)