Senior/Chief Automotive Designer

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 & Responsibilities

Senior

• 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

If you align with our mission and have the skills we need, apply to be our Automotive Designer in Milan today. Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future!

Please send a copy of your design portfolio to tao.xinlong@byd.com.

Location: Milan, Italy

Type of Employment: Full-time

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