Hyundai Design Center - Exterior Manager

About the role

The Hyundai Design Center is seeking an Exterior Manager at their Irvine, CA facility. The ideal candidate will confidently execute design themes from concept to production and serve as a positive role model for younger designers.

Responsibilities

• Execute design themes from concept to production
• 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
• Present eloquently both verbally and visually
• Meet with Press as required
• Lead by example
• Have a thorough understanding of the relevant aspects of Automotive Engineering
• 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
• Mentor Younger Designers
• Work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction
• Sketch Model your Design using Alias and/or Maya
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum 10 Years of Relevant Experience in the Automotive Design Field
• Significant Concept Cars and/or Production Cars to his or her name
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design
• Proficient in Photoshop, Alias, VRed, Powerpoint

Qualifications

• Must have cars in production and/or show cars

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Technical proficiency in design software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Up to 20% travel (domestic and international)

Pay

Compensation Range: $140,000 ~ $200,000

Schedule

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) offers a flexible work schedule and hybrid work options.