Hyundai Exterior Design Creative Manager Job at Hyundai America Technical Center

Hyundai Exterior Design Creative Manager

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Confidently execute design themes from concept to production.
• Be the guiding example of professionalism, experience, and positivity for younger designers to follow.
• Be an expert in your field.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in automotive design or significant work on concept and/or production cars.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a team on a design program from start to finish, including model building in Korea.
• Collaborate with Design Management on project planning, timing, and capacity.
• Present design concepts eloquently both verbally and visually.
• Meet with press as required.
• Lead by example.
• Have a thorough understanding of automotive engineering aspects.
• Take over and objectively complete designs from other designers.
• Digitally model designs to a level suitable for milling.
• Mentor younger designers.
• Work independently with minimal direction.
• Sketch and model designs using Alias and/or Maya.
• Understand and respond to engineering requirements.
• Create compelling design proposals in sketches, renderings, and 3D models.
• Create digital line plans (3D tape drawings) of themes.
• Research and analyze trends in packaging, materials, and design, reporting findings to management.
• Meet with management, engineering, marketing, and design teams to discuss and incorporate design criteria.
• Develop designs over engineering packages using Alias and/or Maya.
• Oversee model development by clay and CAS sculptors and fabricators.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Have cars in production or show cars.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Alias, VRed, and PowerPoint.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
• Create high-quality publication images for press releases and brochures.
• Oversee vendors producing concept vehicles for auto shows worldwide.
• Travel to Korea to oversee product development with Namyang Design and Engineering teams.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to guide design direction.
• Willing to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required for Hyundai KIA applicants.
• Hyundai is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veteran candidates.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero-dollar premiums on medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• A diverse, global work environment.
• Competitive salary and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid schedules.
• Access to health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Up to 20% travel (domestic and international).

Compensation Range: $159,285 – $229,215

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