Kia Design - Designer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Job summary

Kia Design Center America in Irvine, California is seeking a Designer I with focus on exterior or interior design. You will develop concept proposals and renderings, and create 3D sketch models using Alias, SubD, Maya, or Blender.

The role includes collaborating with design, engineering, and marketing teams and may involve travel to Korea. The candidate should have a design degree and a strong visualization background, with experience in automotive design being a plus.

Qualifications

• BS, BFA, MS, MFA or Diploma in Transportation / Product Design with a primary focus on Exterior Design.
• "Professional design experience at an Automotive Design studio is a plus, but not essential if internship and college projects are at comparable levels in execution."
• "Strong ability to utilize various types of 2D and 3D visualization software (Photoshop, Sketchbook, Procreate, etc.) and strong digital modeling skills (Alias, SubD, Maya, or Blender)."],
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Responsibilities

• Create innovative design proposals for concept cars, production car programs, and advanced explorations.
• Demonstrate ability to visually communicate design proposals through sketches, rendering, 3D modeling and AI tools.
• Independently generate high-quality 3D sketch models using Alias, SubD, Maya, or Blender.
• Guide the design process from concept through development, including travel to Korea.
• Research trends in automotive design and emerging technologies across fashion and architecture.
• Attend auto shows and design-related events as needed.
• Work self-sufficiently with a proactive mindset and collaborate with teams to meet engineering criteria.
• Oversee development models with clay and CAS sculptors for presentation-ready materials.

Skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation / Product Design

Tools

Alias

SubD

Maya

Blender

Photoshop

Sketchbook

Procreate

Job description

Kia Design Center America located in Irvine, California is currently looking for a designer. The position will focus on exterior design, interior design or both based on the experience and ability of the candidate.

Job description:

Kia Design Center - Designer I

Kia Design Center America located in Irvine, California is currently looking for a designer. The position will focus on exterior design, interior design or both based on the experience and ability of the candidate.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create innovative and compelling design proposals. For concept cars, production car programs and advanced explorations.
• Strong ability to visually communicate design proposals in the form of sketches, rendering, 3D digital modeling and using AI applications.
• Independently be able to quickly generate high-quality 3D sketch models using Alias, SubD, Maya, or Blender.
• Demonstrate the ability to mature the Designs, personal decision making and following the development of the entire Design process from start to finish, including traveling to Korea.
• Research and analyze trends in automotive Design, as well as emerging technologies, products, fashion, and architecture.
• Be able to attend auto shows and other design-related events.
• Be able to work self-sufficiently and embrace a proactive mindset.
• Oversee the development models with Clay and CAS sculptors.
• Work closely with Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Design Team to discuss design criteria. Incorporate the criteria to meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Produce presentation-ready materials to support design reviews.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• BS, BFA, MS, MFA or Diploma in Transportation / Product Design with a primary focus on Exterior Design.
• Professional design experience at an Automotive Design studio is a plus, but not essential if internship and college projects are at comparable levels in execution. The focus is on the creativity of the body of work and on the proportional understanding, paired with visible feeling for surfacing and visualization techniques.
• Strong ability to utilize various types of 2D and 3D visualization software (Photoshop, Sketchbook, Procreate, etc.) and strong digital modeling skills (preferably, Alias, SubD, Maya, or Blender). Utilization of AI applications in the process is seen as a positive extra, but shouldn’t be seen as a replacement for the other disciplines.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor

WHAT KIA DESIGN CENTER AMERICA 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
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Salary Range: $75,000 ~ $112,000

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.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran.VEVRAAFederal contractor.