Senior Interior Designer

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to create compelling designs for concept and production vehicles. This role requires expertise in digital modeling and a deep understanding of engineering requirements. You'll work collaboratively with various teams, travel internationally, and have the opportunity to lead projects from inception to completion. The company offers a dynamic environment with excellent benefits, including zero-dollar premiums on medical coverage and generous paid time off. If you're passionate about automotive design and ready to make an impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Zero-dollar employee premiums on medical

100% employer-paid disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible work hours

Access to health savings accounts

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in automotive design.
• Expertise in digital modeling and design completion.
• Ability to lead programs and travel for model builds.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling design proposals for concept and production cars.
• Research trends and report findings to management.
• Oversee model development and ensure design meets engineering standards.

Skills

Sketch Modeling

Digital Modeling

Engineering Requirements Understanding

Trend Analysis

Photoshop

Alias Software

3D Digital Models

PowerPoint Presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design

Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Design

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Design

Tools

Alias

Maya

Photoshop

VRed

PowerPoint

Job description

Job description: Senior Interior Designer WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Be able to work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction.
• Be able to Sketch Model your Design, primarily using Alias software.
• 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.

• 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.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Alias
• Sub-D
• VRed
• Powerpoint
• Clay

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design
• Be an Expert in your field.
• Have 5-7 Years of Relevant Experience in the Automotive Design Field or have Significant Concept Cars and\or Production Cars to his or her name.
• Ability to digitally model a Design to a level where it can be milled.
• Be able to take over a design from another designer and objectively complete it.
• Ability to lead a program from start to finish including traveling to Korea solo for model Builds.

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
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Compensation : $107,000~$140,000 (Annually)

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