Junior Automotive Component & Detail Designer (Research)

Mission:

 

Contribute to the creative design, development, and realization of automotive components, combining strong design vision, attention to detail, usability, and emerging technologies to deliver meaningful, on‑brand solutions for global vehicle programs.

 

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design automotive components and detailed elements across interior and/or exterior systems (e.g., Steering Wheels, Shifters, interfaces, and exterior details)
• Develop creative concepts aligned with diverse brand identities, design languages, and product strategies
• Conduct design exploration and research into trends, user behavior, materials, and emerging tools
• Use AI‑assisted tools to support ideation, concept development, visualization, and design optimization
• Produce high‑quality sketches, 2D/3D models, renderings, and presentations
• Collaborate closely with engineering, UX/UI, CMF, and R&D teams within a global design organization
• Integrate technical, ergonomic, regulatory, and manufacturing constraints into compelling design solutions
• Participate in design reviews and iterative development throughout the program lifecycle

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, or equivalent
• Strong portfolio demonstrating component thinking, form development, and attention to detail
• Solid sketching skills (hand and digital)
• Experience with 3D modeling tools (Alias, Rhino, Blender, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience or interest in using AI‑assisted 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong creative curiosity and passion for automotive and or product design
• High attention to detail and design quality
• Openness to feedback, learning, and iteration
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Proactive, self‑motivated approach to creative problem‑solving

 

Portfolio Requirements: A portfolio submission is required. Applications will not be considered without a portfolio.

 

Please ensure your portfolio includes:

• Work relevant to the position and automotive or product design
• Projects presented from most recent to oldest
• Brief descriptions clarifying your individual contribution when applicable
• Clear separation between professional and personal projects
• File name formatted as: Lastname‑Firstname‑Portfolio.pdf