Senior Interior Designer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to create innovative designs for concept and production vehicles. In this role, you will work independently and collaboratively with various teams, utilizing advanced software tools like Alias and Photoshop to bring your creative visions to life. Your expertise will guide the development of high-quality designs from concept sketches to detailed 3D models, ensuring they meet engineering and manufacturing standards. With opportunities to travel internationally and collaborate with global teams, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding career path in automotive design.

Benefits

Zero-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off

A diverse, global work environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement savings and planning benefits

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work options

Access to health savings accounts

Access to flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant automotive design experience or a portfolio of concept and/or production cars.
• Ability to create digital models suitable for milling.

Responsibilities

• Sketch and model designs primarily using Alias software.
• Create compelling design proposals for various concept and production car programs.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

Alias

Sub-D

VRed

PowerPoint

Clay modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design

Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Design

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Design

Tools

Alias

Maya

Photoshop

VRed

Job description

Senior Interior Designer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sketch and model your designs primarily using Alias software.
• Understand and respond to engineering requirements.
• Create compelling design proposals for various concept and production car programs, including sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models.
• Develop digital line plans (3D tape drawings) of selected themes.
• Research and analyze trends in packaging, dimensions, materials, and products through online resources, print media, auto shows, and events; report findings to management using PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, marketing, and design teams to incorporate design criteria.
• Develop designs alongside engineering using Alias and/or Maya software.
• Oversee model development by clay and CAS sculptors and fabricators.
• Consult with engineering and manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
• Create high-quality publication images for press releases and brochures using Photoshop, Alias, Maya, VRed, and photography.
• Support vendors producing concept vehicles for auto shows worldwide.
• Travel to Korea to collaborate with Namyang Design and Engineering teams and vendors for model development.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to guide design direction.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias, Sub-D, VRed, PowerPoint, and clay modeling.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design.
• Expertise in your field.
• 5-7 years of relevant automotive design experience or a portfolio of concept and/or production cars.
• Ability to create digital models suitable for milling.
• Capability to take over and complete designs from other designers objectively.
• Ability to lead a program from start to finish, including traveling solo to Korea for model builds.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• A diverse, global work environment.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work options.
• Access to health savings and flexible spending accounts.

Compensation: $107,000–$140,000 annually.