Genesis Design Center - Senior Exterior Designer

Genesis Design Center is seeking a Senior Exterior Designer with a strong background in automotive exterior production design for manufacturing, combined with deep expertise in design principles, industry trends, and global standards. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative, production-feasible, and visually compelling vehicle designs that reinforce the brand's identity and meet customer expectations

- Create innovative and compelling luxury exterior design proposals for concept cars and production car programs

- Strong ability to visually communicate design proposals in the form of sketches, rendering and 3D digital modeling.

- Independently be able to quickly generate high quality 3D sketch models using Alias/SubD, Maya or Blender.

- Demonstrate the ability to lead design and follow the development of the entire automotive exterior from start to finish, including traveling to Korea.

- Research and analyze trends in automotive exterior design as well as emerging technologies, product, fashion, architecture, and have a strong interest in luxury.

- Be able to attend auto shows and other design related events.

- Be able to work self-sufficiently, while mentoring junior designers.

- Oversee the development models with Clay and CAS sculptors.

- Work closely with Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Design Team to discuss design criteria. Incorporate the criteria to meet engineering, and manufacturing requirements.

- Produce presentation ready materials to support design reviews.

- Travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally.

- BS, BFA, MS or MFA in product/transportation design with a focus on interiors.

- Minimum 6+ years of professional design experience at an Automotive Design studio

- Strong ability to utilize various types of 2D and 3D visualization software (Photoshop, VRED, etc.) and strong digital modeling skills (preferably, Alias, SubD, Maya or Blender)

- Candidates applying for positions with Genesis must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment will be required at the time of hire.

- HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

- Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family

- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays

- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts