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Sr. Exterior Automotive Designer
| Company | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Location | Carlsbad, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $120000 – $150000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Design, Transportation Design, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in an automotive design studio with a strong exterior design portfolio.
- Exceptional sketching, rendering, and visualization skills.
- Strong understanding of automotive architecture, aerodynamics, and engineering principles.
- Proficiency in CAD tools
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented studio environment.
- Strong communication and presentations skills.
- Proven ability to lead at all levels and take on managerial responsibilities as needed.
- Willingness to travel (10-25%) domestically and internationally as needed.
Responsibilities
- Create compelling and innovative vehicle concepts, from ideation to final presentation.
- Develop high-quality 2D sketches, rendering, and tape drawings to visualize and communicate creative ideas.
- Translate 2D concepts into 3D clay scale and hard modeling, working closely with modelers and engineers.
- Conduct market and design trend research to benchmark competitors and anticipate future automotive aesthetics.
- Present design proposals to internal teams and leadership using advanced rendering and visualization techniques.
- Stay current with emerging automotive technologies, materials, and sustainable design trends.
- Support higher level Designers and Modelers to foster creativity.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
