Senior/Chief Automotive Designer
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - BYD EUROPE in Bari
About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team. BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
About BYD Milan Design Studio
BYD Milan Design Studio is seeking Junior/Senior/Chief Automotive Exterior & Interior Designers for our multicultural team. This role focuses on automotive styling creation (covering exterior & interior) and concept innovation. We welcome talents at all career stages to co-build BYD’s global styling language.
General Requirements (All Levels)
- Fluent in English (written & spoken);
- Bachelor’s or higher in Automotive/Transportation/Industrial/Interior Design;
- Mandatory professional automotive design portfolio;
- Passion for automotive innovation & European design trends;
- Ability to work in a multicultural international team.
Level-specific Focus & ResponsibilitiesSenior
- Core Focus：Independent project delivery + junior team guidance
- Skills：Proven automotive exterior/interior styling experience; Excellent independent design & problem-solving ability; Proficient in using various design software and tools for proposal delivery, with hands-on experience and control over digital and physical models
- Responsibilities：Independently deliver end-to-end styling solutions; Ensure design feasibility with engineering teams; Lead project-specific trend research; Guide juniors and participate in design reviews.
Chief
- Core Focus：Team building & management + global styling strategy & coordination
- Skills：Extensive automotive styling leadership experience (luxury/flagship preferred); Proven team building, talent development & design management capabilities; Global design vision & strategic trend insight
- Responsibilities：Lead the studio’s exterior/interior styling strategy and creative direction; Build & manage an international high-performing styling team; Drive innovation in BYD’s styling language; Coordinate with global design/engineering teams for design realization
Location: Milan, Italy
Type of Employment: Full-time