Senior Automotive Interior Design Lead

Placements24

Pietermaritzburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Interior Design Engineer in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, to head interior design initiatives from concept to production. You will shape ergonomics, materials, and HMI integration while aligning with brand identity.

The role demands a strong portfolio in automotive interiors, leadership to guide a design team, collaboration with engineering, marketing and manufacturing, and the ability to translate consumer trends into manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial or Transportation Design.
Minimum 8 years of automotive interior design experience.
Portfolio showcasing automotive interior design work.
Proficiency in CAD (Alias, CATIA) and rendering tools (VRED, KeyShot).
Strong understanding of ergonomics, human factors, and UX.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the interior design process from concept generation to final production.
Develop innovative and user-centric interior design solutions emphasizing ergonomics, comfort, and aesthetics.
Create detailed design proposals including sketches, renderings, 3D models, and prototypes.
Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
Select and specify interior materials, finishes, and colors considering quality and sustainability.
Oversee integration of HMI components, lighting, and trim into interiors.
Present concepts to senior management and stakeholders for approval.
Stay abreast of design trends, technologies, and materials in the automotive sector.
Mentor and guide junior design engineers and contribute to design team development.