Automotive Exterior Designer

Kelly Services • San Diego, CA

437d

About The Position

The Automotive Exterior Designer role focuses on the development of two-dimensional representations of future Nissan and Infiniti products. This position requires collaboration across various design functions to create deliverables that meet production feasibility. The designer will be responsible for generating innovative design proposals and communicating them effectively, while staying updated on industry trends and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum 0 to 3 years of experience in an automotive design studio.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design.
• Excellent manual drawing ability and exceptional creativity.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Autodesk Alias, Sub-D, VRED, VR tools, Blender, Microsoft PowerPoint, and MS Office in a Windows PC environment.

Nice To Haves

• Movie making in After Effects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the two-dimensional representation and development of future automotive exterior designs for both Nissan and Infiniti.
• Develop new and unique proposals in sketches, digital sketches, visual 3D models, renderings and other media to illustrate both individual and department designs.
• Assist the 3D modeling department in the interpretation of an exterior design into three-dimensional form while incorporating required Engineering parameters of the project.
• Communicate with Engineering and Design Leadership to create production feasible proposals.
• Work in a fast paced, dual brand, multiple projects, creative environment with a high level of responsibility for each designer.
• Responsible for creating presentations and capable of communicating design proposal visually and verbally.
• Stay abreast of American and international automobile design, current technology and domestic and international regulations.
• Work outside standard business hours to collaborate with global counterparts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, legal plan, and short-term disability.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees