VW IS HIRING DESIGNERS: NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS
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- 9 April 2022
VW IS HIRING DESIGNERS – As part of the North American Region (NAR) structure, the DCC is a dedicated Volkswagen brand studio that develops Volkswagen concepts exclusively for the North American market and ensures effective collaboration within the region and with Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg, Germany.
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COLOUR & TRIM DESIGNER (INTERMEDIATE) – VW IS HIRING DESIGNERS
Intermediate Color and Trim Designer is assigned to a design project from the initial research and concept phase through production. He/she contributes to the project development and strategy on a specific project/project phase. He/she provides hands-on creative output.
Role Responsibilities
- Generates design concepts for assigned projects
- Contributes design talents of automotive projects (production/concepts) within the parameters of the individual design processes
- Creates new product applications and strategies for VW both on a global basis and within the US Market
- Develops design ideas into virtual/physical ideations and overall theme concepts
- Collaborates with Internal designers and specialists in other departments (Exterior, Interior, Fabrication, Modeling)
- Collaborates with external vendors/ suppliers
- Provides solutions to existing tasks
- Participates in production design presentations with a high level of creative input
- Develops new concepts, product ideas and strategies for VW based on market and competitor analysis
- Applies knowledge of consumer design trends and forecasting
- Analyses relevant materials, organizes and archives them
Location – California, USA
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in Automotive Design at an OEM or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive or Industrial Design or equivalent required
- Master’s Degree in Automotive or Industrial Design or equivalent desired
Skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
- Conceptual thinking – creative and strategic
- Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
- Integration – joining people, processes or systems
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving
- Resource management
Required Specialized Skills
- Demonstrated visual communication skills to convey concept, theme, colour and research
- Up-to-date digital technology (3D CAD software, 2D illustration software) knowledge
- Material development skills (textile, vinyl, leather, carpet, headliner, interior and exterior colour and finishes)
- Ability to perform colour tuning and mastering
- Deep knowledge of American culture and the automotive market
- Proven design experience in production and concept vehicles
- Proficient verbal communication skills
Desired Specialized Skills
- Extensive knowledge of the main VW Group brands
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturing and product planning process
- Wide interest/knowledge of the creative industry (e.g. entertainment, product design, fashion, tech)
- Exceptional time management skills
- Must be willing to travel within short (3-4 days) notice
WHERE TO APPLY
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, colour, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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