Automotive Interior Design Manager

Automotive Interior Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for both concept and production interiors of vehicles
• Hands on interior design manager with digital skills in Photoshop, sketching, Vred and basic Alias
• Duties and responsibilities
• Manage the development of entire automotive interior from early concept sketch through to production
• Management of all interior design activities and interior design team personnel
• Perform all research and design exploration for new vehicle interiors.
• Responsible for project timing and budget of interior design department
• Work closely with design departments, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain in cross-functional teams for implementation of interior design for production vehicles.
• Organize professional interior design presentations for development groups and executive management
• Stay current with latest trends in automotive exterior and interior design as well as consumer electronics, product, fashion, architectural and related design field.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 8 years in OEM automotive interior studios including a leadership role
• BS, BFA, MS or MFA in transportation design
• Passion for automotive interior design
• Knowledge of current automotive design trends and technology
• Forward, innovative thinking for future vehicles
• Understanding of vehicle aerodynamics
• Excellent understanding of production vehicle design practices, general vehicle development processes, timing and product cycles
• Experience working in cross-departmental teams and balancing design intent with vehicle feasibility
• Strong organizational, inter-personal, project management and presentational skills
• Professional, motivated and pro-active working attitude
• Ability to travel and work long hours
• Proficient PC skills - current Office 365: Word, PPT, Excel and MS Project
• Highly skilled in 2D digital sketching programs: Photoshop or equivalent
• Skilled in CAS 3D surface and 3D visualization programs: Alias, VRED, Keyshot or equivalent