Junior Automotive Component & Detail Designer (Research)

Mission:

Contribute to the research, design, and development of automotive components and detailed parts
(interior and/or exterior), with a strong focus on innovation, usability, and integration of AI-driven
design tools.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design automotive components and detailed elements (interior trims, controls, lighting, interfaces,
  exterior details)
• Conduct design research on trends, user behavior, materials, and emerging technologies
• Develop creative concepts aligned with brand identity and product strategy
• Use AI-assisted tools for ideation, concept generation, visualization, and design optimization
• Produce sketches, 2D/3D models, renderings, and presentations
• Collaborate with engineering, UX/UI, CMF, and R&D teams
• Integrate technical, ergonomic, regulatory, and industrial constraints
• Participate in design reviews and iterative development processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
• Experience using AI tools for concept generation, visual exploration, and rapid ideation
• Understanding of AI-assisted workflows in design (generative design, image generation, data-driven insights)
• Ability to critically evaluate and refine AI-generated outputs
• Interest in emerging AI technologies applied to mobility and product design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating attention to detail, form development, and component design
• Sketching (hand and digital)
• 3D modeling tools (Alias, Rhino, Blender, Catia, SolidWorks or similar)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and automotive constraints
• Sensitivity to UX, ergonomics, and CMF

Preferred Qualifications:

• Creativity and curiosity
• Strong attention to detail
• Openness to feedback and learning
• Team spirit and good communication skills
• Proactive mindset

Portfolio Requirements:

This position requires a portfolio be submitted with your application. Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement.

Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:

• Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applying
• Your most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldest
• When appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e.: if a full model is presented, provide explanation to explain you were responsible for the full model or that your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)
• Although depictions of your professional work are needed, you're also welcome to submit work you've accomplished on a personal basis; however, the two should be separated and kept in separate sections of the portfolio
• When naming your portfolio, please use the following naming convention: Lastname-firstname-portfolio.pdf