Hyundai Design Center - Senior Interior Designer
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) · Irvine, CA · 1 wk ago
Art & Creative$115k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for:
- Expertise in automotive interior design
- Significant experience in automotive design field or concept/production car projects
- Proficiency in digital modeling and VR verification
- Ability to lead design programs from start to finish, including solo trips to Korea for model builds
- Mentoring less experienced designers
Responsibilities
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Operate the interior design team in absence of Head of Department
- Create designs using digital software like Blender or Alias
- Understand and respond to engineering requirements
- Develop design proposals for concept and production car programs
- Research and analyze trends in packaging, materials, and design
- Present findings to management using PowerPoint
- Discuss design criteria with management, engineering, marketing, and design team
- Develop design packages using digital tools like Alias/Blender/CAS
- Oversee model development by clay modelers, fabricators, and vendors
- Consult with engineering and manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements
- Create publication images for press releases and design brochures
- Support vendors producing concept vehicles for auto shows
- Benchmark competitor vehicles to guide design direction
- Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Transportation Design
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in the OEM automotive industry
- Proficiency in Alias, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, VRED, Sub-D, AI software, MS Office, clay modeling
- Proven experience in concept and/or production cars
Qualifications
- BS, BFA, MS, or MFA in Transportation Design
Skills
- Proficiency in digital design tools
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
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 leave, and abundant holidays
- Competitive salaries ranging from $115,000 to $165,000
- Retirement savings and planning benefits
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Up to 20% travel (domestically and internationally)
Pay
- $115,000 ~ $165,000
Schedule
- Full-time position