Hyundai Design Center - Sr. Interior Designer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; 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

Retirement savings and planning benefits

Access to health savings and flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. is seeking a Senior Interior Designer at our Irvine, CA facility. This role involves leading design projects, creating high-quality digital models, and mentoring junior designers.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years in automotive interior design and proficiency in tools like Alias and Blender. Hyundai offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $165,000, along with comprehensive benefits and a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the OEM automotive industry.
• Proficiency in digital design software such as Alias and Blender.
• Proven experience with concept and/or production vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive interior design projects from inception to completion.
• Work closely with engineering and marketing to align on design criteria.
• Sketch and model designs using digital tools.

Skills

Automotive interior design expertise

Digital modeling (Blender, Alias)

Leadership and mentoring

Trend analysis and research

Presentation skills (PowerPoint)

Education

BS, BFA, MS, or MFA in Transportation Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

VRED

MS Office

Job description

Hyundai Design Center - Sr. Interior Designer

Hyundai Design Center is currently looking for an Senior Interior Designer at our Irvine, CA facility who will:

• Be an expert in the field of automotive interior design.
• Have 5-7+ years of relevant experience in the automotive design field or have significant concept cars and/or production cars to their name.
• Be able to digitally model an interior design to a level where it can be milled or verified in VR.
• Take over a design from another designer and objectively complete it.
• Lead a program from start to finish, including traveling to Korea solo for model builds.
• Mentor less experienced designers.

What You Will Do

• Work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction.
• Operate the interior design team in the absence of the Head of Department.
• Sketch and model your design using digital software such as Blender or Alias.
• Understand and react to engineering requirements.
• Create compelling design proposals for various concept and production car programs in the form of sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models.
• Research and analyze trends in packaging, dimension, materials, and products, and report findings to Management with PowerPoint presentations.
• Meet with Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Design teams to discuss design criteria and incorporate provided criteria.
• Develop design and engineering packages using digital tools such as Alias, Blender, and others.
• Oversee the development of models by clay, CAS modelers, and fabricators.
• Consult with engineering and manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
• Create high‑quality publication images for press releases and design brochures using Photoshop, Alias, Blender, and photographed images.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to vendors producing one‑of‑a‑kind concept vehicles for auto shows worldwide.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles to aid design direction.
• Travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• BS, BFA, MS, or MFA in Transportation Design.
• 5-7 years in the OEM automotive industry.
• Proficiency in Alias, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, VRED, Sub‑D, AI Software, MS Office, and clay.
• Proven experience in concept and/or production cars to your name.

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.
• Competitive salaries
  • Compensation Range: $115,000 ~ $165,000
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Up to 20% travel (domestic and international).

Other Details

Candidates 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.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veterans. VEVRAA Federal contractor.