Hyundai Exterior Designer I/II

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) • Full-time • Irvine, California, United States • $71.49k - $123.65k / year • 1w ago

Create compelling and appropriate design proposals for various concept and production car programs in the form of sketches, renderings and 3D digital models.
Be able to create Digital Line Plans (3D Tape Drawings) of selected Themes.
Research and analyze trends in overall packaging, dimension, materials, products and trends using online and print resources and by attending auto shows and other events. Report on these trends to Management using PowerPoint presentations.
Meet with Management, Engineering, Marketing and Design Team to discuss design criteria. Incorporate design criteria provided.
Develop design over engineering package using ALIAS and/or Maya software.
Oversee the development of models by clay and CAS sculptors and fabricators.
Consult with Engineering and Manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
Create high-quality ': Publication Images' for use in Press Releases and Design Brochures using Photoshop, ALIAS and/or Maya and VRed, and photographed images.
Provide oversight, guidance and support to vendors producing one-of-a-kind ': Concept Vehicles' for auto shows worldwide.
Travel to Korea to oversee further product development by working with Namyang Design and Engineering teams and offsite vendors for model builds.
Benchmark competitive vehicles to aid design direction.
Photoshop
Illustrator (for Interior Designers)
Alias
Maya
VRed
Powerpoint

Key Requirements For Designer I

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design
Have a less than 5 years of relevant experience in the Automotive Industry or exceptional noted success.
Be able to Sketch Model your Design using Alias and/or Maya
Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally.

Compensation Range : $71,489~$123,645