(Creative / Senior / Lead) Exterior Designer
Core
Define the visual identity, proportion, stance, and emotional character of future vehicles and mobility products for China and global markets.
Role type
Senior IC exterior designer (vehicle design)
Builds
Exterior design proposals for production vehicles and advanced mobility concepts
Domain
Automotive design / Vehicle exterior design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Exterior design concepts, sketching, digital 2D/3D visualization, physical modeling (clay/scale), surface development, design feasibility, brand strategy translation, cross-functional collaboration, design leadership
Preferred skills
Advanced design exploration, mentoring designers, presenting to senior leadership, understanding manufacturing processes and aerodynamics
Technologies
Digital 2D/3D tools, physical mock-ups, scale models, full-size clay
Responsibilities
Develop exterior design concepts, sketches, and renderings; translate brand strategy and customer needs into distinctive vehicle designs; collaborate with engineering, sculpting, and global design studios; lead design alignment and decision-making for assigned programs; mentor less experienced designers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for leadership