Senior Automotive Designer

Pubblicato il 06-11-2026 · HY Legal & Services · Milano

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, we are an HR consultancy supporting international clients. We are looking for Senior Automotive Exterior/Interior for our client.

Senior Automotive Exterior Designer

Responsibilities

- Lead the exterior styling design of concept and production vehicles, delivering high-quality sketches, 2D renderings, and 3D digital models.

- Conduct in-depth research on global automotive design trends, competitor styling approaches, and target customer preferences to develop innovative and forward-looking design concepts.

- Collaborate closely with engineering, CMF (Color, Material & Finish), aerodynamics, and other cross-functional teams to ensure an effective balance between design aesthetics and engineering feasibility.

- Drive the end-to-end exterior design process, from initial concept development to production implementation, including clay model evaluations, CAS surface reviews, and final design freeze.

- Represent the design team in cross-functional and senior management design reviews, confidently presenting design concepts, rationale, and technical considerations.

- Explore emerging automotive exterior design trends in the era of electrification and intelligent mobility, including advanced lighting interactions, sensor integration, and innovative styling solutions.

Senior Automotive Interior Designer

Responsibilities

- Lead the interior styling design of vehicle programmes, covering key areas such as the instrument panel, center console, door trims, seat, and ambient lighting, translating design concepts into high-quality sketches, 2D renderings, and 3D digital models.

- Research and analyze on smart cockpit trends,



HMI interaction logic, and user scenario experiences, seamlessly integrating digital experiences with interior styling.

- Collaborate with the CMF team to define material, color, and texture strategies, creating distinctive and premium in-cabin experiences.

- Work closely with exterior design, engineering, HMI, and ergonomics teams to achieve an optimal balance between design aesthetics, functionality, user experience, ergonomics, and regulatory requirements.

- Drive the end-to-end interior design development process, from initial concept exploration and design definition through to production implementation, including clay model evaluations, Class-A surface reviews, and final design sign-off.

- Explore innovative cabin layouts with attention to sustainable materials, ambient lighting, smart surfaces, and other cutting-edge trends.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Automotive Design, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.

- At least 8 years of automotive interior design experience, with a minimum of 2 production vehicle design credits.

- Strong proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Photoshop, Alias, Blender, VRED, and KeyShot, complemented by excellent freehand sketching and visualisation skills.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multicultural and international teams. Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.

- Previous experience working with renowned European automotive design studios or established OEMs is highly preferred.
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