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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) · 3 weeks ago

Hyundai Exterior Design Creative Manager

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$159K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Hyundai Exterior Design Creative Manager. The role involves leading design projects from concept to production, mentoring younger designers, and collaborating with various teams to create innovative automotive designs.

Automotive

No H1B

Responsibilities

Confidently execute design themes from concept to production

Be the guiding example of professionalism, experience, and positivity for younger designers to follow

Be an Expert in your field

Demonstrate the ability to lead a team on a design program from Start to Finish including the model build in Korea

Work With and Parallel to Design Management on project planning, timing and capacities

Be able to present eloquently both verbally and visually

Be able to meet with Press as required

To Lead by Example

Have a thorough understanding of the relevant aspects of Automotive Engineering

Be able to take over a design for another designer and objectively complete it

Be able to digitally model a Design to a level where it can be milled

Be able to Mentor Younger Designers

Be able to work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction

Be able to Sketch Model your Design using Alias and/or Maya

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

Qualification

Automotive Design ExperienceDigital ModelingSketching with Alias/MayaTeam LeadershipPhotoshopVRedPowerPointTrend AnalysisMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

Confidently execute design themes from concept to production

Be the guiding example of professionalism, experience, and positivity for younger designers to follow

Be an Expert in your field

Have a minimum 10 Years of Relevant Experience in the Automotive Design Field or have Significant Concept Cars and/or Production Cars to his or her name

Demonstrate the ability to lead a team on a design program from Start to Finish including the model build in Korea

Work With and Parallel to Design Management on project planning, timing and capacities

Be able to present eloquently both verbally and visually

Be able to meet with Press as required

To Lead by Example

Have a thorough understanding of the relevant aspects of Automotive Engineering

Be able to take over a design for another designer and objectively complete it

Be able to digitally model a Design to a level where it can be milled

Be able to Mentor Younger Designers

Be able to work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction

Be able to Sketch Model your Design using Alias and/or Maya

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

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

Must have cars in production and/or show cars

Photoshop

Alias

VRed

Powerpoint

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design

10+ years of experience

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

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire