Automotive Interior Design Manager Details

Fisker Inc - Manhattan Beach, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Automotive Interior Design Manager


Responsibilities

  • Responsible for both concept and production interiors of vehicles
  • Hands on interior design manager with digital skills in Photoshop, sketching, Vred and basic Alias
  • Duties and responsibilities
  • Manage the development of entire automotive interior from early concept sketch through to production
  • Management of all interior design activities and interior design team personnel
  • Perform all research and design exploration for new vehicle interiors.
  • Responsible for project timing and budget of interior design department
  • Work closely with design departments, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain in cross-functional teams for implementation of interior design for production vehicles.
  • Organize professional interior design presentations for development groups and executive management
  • Stay current with latest trends in automotive exterior and interior design as well as consumer electronics, product, fashion, architectural and related design field.


Required Education and Experience

  • Minimum 8 years in OEM automotive interior studios including a leadership role
  • BS, BFA, MS or MFA in transportation design
  • Passion for automotive interior design
  • Knowledge of current automotive design trends and technology
  • Forward, innovative thinking for future vehicles
  • Understanding of vehicle aerodynamics
  • Excellent understanding of production vehicle design practices, general vehicle development processes, timing and product cycles
  • Experience working in cross-departmental teams and balancing design intent with vehicle feasibility
  • Strong organizational, inter-personal, project management and presentational skills
  • Professional, motivated and pro-active working attitude
  • Ability to travel and work long hours
  • Proficient PC skills - current Office 365: Word, PPT, Excel and MS Project
  • Highly skilled in 2D digital sketching programs: Photoshop or equivalent
  • Skilled in CAS 3D surface and 3D visualization programs: Alias, VRED, Keyshot or equivalent

Posted on : 3 years ago