Design Manager

Design ManagerThe Design Manager is responsible for creating both production and advanced exterior design proposals while demonstrating exceptional design intuition, strong presentation and design communication skills. Design assignments will range from complete exterior bodies to singular components such as front/rear end designs, wheels, exterior lighting and graphics/badging. The Design Manager must be able to manage and self-lead projects from start to finish by identifying appropriate themes and research that conveys the spirit of each vehicle brand. The Design Manager must be able to work with the necessary cross functional teams in order to achieve program targets and deadlines.We're looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, deliver as a way of life and are inspired to make a positive impact. Team members are expected to establish effective working relationships, founded on trust and transparency, with our internal and external partners. Sound judgment, excellent communication skills and the ability to drive decisions through consensus and influence change are a must.Basic Qualifications:A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Product or Automotive DesignA minimum of 8 years of automotive interior product design experienceWorking knowledge of Alias, Illustrator, and Photoshop Ability to create both production and advanced design proposals while demonstrating exceptional design intuitionAbility to artistically represent 2-D and 3-D concepts using a wide variety of presentation techniques, including manual/digital sketching, ALIAS, Photoshop and/or similar programsExperience with manual and digital sketchingStrong presentation and design communication skillsMust possess an exceptional awareness of the global state of automotive design concepts and emerging design trendsPortfolio Requirements: This position requires a portfolio be submitted with your application. Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement. Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applyingYour most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldestWhen appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e.: if a full model is presented, provide explanation to explain you were responsible for the full model or that your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)Although depictions of your professional work are needed, you're also welcome to submit work you've accomplished on a personal basis; however, the two should be separated and kept in separate sections of the portfolioWhen naming your portfolio, please use the following naming convention: Lastname-firstname-portfolio.pdf