Creative Exterior Designer

Job Description:- Role: Automotive Designer (Exterior / Interior) Department: Design & Styling Reporting To: Head – Design / Creative Director 1. Job Purpose:-To conceptualize and create innovative, aesthetically appealing, and brand-aligned automotive designs by combining creative vision, design trends, and technical feasibility, ultimately contributing to the development of production cars, concept cars, and demonstrators. 2. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Research & Ideation Conduct continuous research on global and local design trends in automotive, product, fashion, lifestyle, and technology. Understand brand & design vision, product concept, target customer, USP, vehicle architecture, and program scope. Concept Development Create multiple design concept sketches through freehand sketching and Photoshop illustrations. Develop 3D perspective sketches with clarity of form and detail for diverse audiences at different project stages. Design Direction & Development Provide design and art direction to digital modelers to resolve 3D volume and detail accuracy in digital form. Guide clay modelers to capture design intent in physical mock-ups with high precision. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate technical feasibility while retaining design integrity. Presentation & Communication Prepare and deliver high-quality design presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders at various project stages. Ensure clear communication of design intent across cross-functional teams. 3. Functional Competencies Strong freehand sketching and ideation skills. Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias, Blender, or other design visualization tools. Understanding of 3D digital modeling and clay modeling processes. Knowledge of vehicle architecture, ergonomics, and production feasibility. Ability to balance aesthetic vision with engineering and commercial constraints. 4. Behavioral Competencies Creativity and strong visualization skills. Attention to detail with a passion for innovation. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong presentation and communication skills. Adaptability to global and local design contexts. 5. Education & Experience Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or related field. Experience: 3–8 years of experience in automotive design (exterior/interior), with a strong portfolio of production and concept projects.