Senior Interior Designer

Volkswagen AG; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 242,000; Full time

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Job summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer - Interior to lead interior design projects from concept through production.

You will guide a design team, translate client philosophies into concepts, and deliver 3-D/2-D concepts and prototypes for VW Group brands. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Automotive or Industrial Design (Master's preferred) and 7–10 years of OEM automotive design experience, with strong knowledge of US market trends and a proven record in production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive or Industrial Design is required.
• Master's degree in Automotive or Industrial Design preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in automotive design at OEM.
• Up-to-date digital technology knowledge (3D CAD, 2D illustration).
• Excellent judgment of design proportions and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through production.
• Oversee project team of designers and provide guidance on processes and development.
• Develop 2-D and 3-D interior concepts and prototypes.
• Collaborate with Exterior, Color and Trim, and Modeling teams.
• Organize materials and archive design references and documents.

Skills

Interior design

Automotive industry knowledge

Team leadership

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Automotive/Industrial Design

Master's in Automotive/Industrial Design

Tools

3D CAD software

2D illustration software

Job description

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Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

The Senior Designer - Interior leads assigned interior design projects for DCC clients from initial phases through production as a Lead Designer. He/she oversees a project team of designers, providing guidance on processes, techniques, and project development on a specific project/project phase. He/she takes creative design leadership and provides hands-on creative concept output. The Senior Designer - Interior creates automotive product interior design concepts and accessories, and transfers chosen concepts into design prototypes in cooperation with on-staff specialists.

Role Responsibilities

Creative

• Furthers development of automotive projects (production/concepts) within the parameters of the individual design processes.
• Creates new products for VW Group Brands both on a Global basis and within the US Market.
• Develops feasible concepts and autonomous transposition into 3D; responsible for 2-D and 3-D vehicle interior design concepts.
• Develops design ideas into virtual scale and physical full size models, respectively.
• Collaborates with designers and specialists in other areas (Exterior, Color and Trim, Modeling).
• Provides solutions to existing tasks.
• Participates in production design contests with a high level of creative input.
• Develops new concepts and product ideas for VW Group Brands based on market and competition analysis.
• Identifies and documents goals and directions of interior design discipline.
• Organizes relevant materials and analyses and archives them.
• Guides specific design projects from initial phases until final presentations.
• Applies clients’ design philosophies to new product ideas.
• Organizes and manages a group of external contract resources (Contractors, Interns).

Qualification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive or Industrial Design or equivalent is required
• Master's Degree in Automotive or Industrial Design preferred

Years of Experience

• 7 - 10 years of experience in automotive design at OEM

Required

• Up-to-date digital technology (3D CAD software, 2D illustration software) knowledge
• Excellent judgment of design proportions and proposals
• Deep knowledge of American culture and automotive market
• Leading/main design role in production and concept vehicle
• Held lead/main interior design role in production and concept vehicles
• Extensive knowledge of the main VW Group Brands would be nice to have
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing and product planning process
• Wide interest/knowledge of creative industry (i.e. entertainment, product design, fashion)

Work Flexibility

• Must be willing to travel within short (3-4 days) notice

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Compensation Data

Oxnard, CA area salary range: $134,500 - $242,100annually. This represents the anticipated compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in incentive compensation programs and receive a comprehensive benefits package.
In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for additional compensation, including bonus, where applicable.
Eligible employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and other benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job ID: 29751

Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Location:

Oxnard, CA, US, 93030

Department: Design

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Unlimited

Remote Working: Up to 40%

Posting Date: Oct 21, 2026

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