BMW Group DesignworksUSA is a global design consultancy. While part of BMW since 1995, we also serve many leading brands outside the automotive industry. Our new Shanghai Studio, in the Huangpu District, will bring invaluable insights to our global perspective.
Sr. Automotive Exterior Designer
Responsibilities:
- Create innovate exterior design concepts for all BMW Group brands (BMW, BMW i, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars)
- Have experience with all phases of the design process, from ideation throughout production
- Create compelling and appropriate design proposals for various concept and production vehicles in the form of sketches, renderings and 3D digital models. Candidates with Alias skills are preferred
- Make compelling presentations of new thoughts and innovative designs, both orally and visually
- Collaborate closely with internal cross-discipline teams and external clients, suppliers and creative partners across global locations
- Guide project teams under the lead of creative directors
Requirements:
- Full spectrum of skills of a cutting edge senior designer, embracing all facets of a holistic design approach
- Knowledge of production processes and materials, strong awareness of aesthetic excellence and design quality
- Strong project management, communication and visual presentation skills
- Team-oriented and inspiring with a positive, hands-on attitude
- Ability to effectively communicate and present design concepts and deliver powerful presentations
- Demonstrated exceptional creative proficiency with supporting portfolio
- Fluent in Mandarin and English with ability to present to senior executives
- Bachelor´s Degree in Transportation or Industrial Design or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years exterior automotive design experience
Product/Interior Designer
Responsibilities:
- Concept and design development through all phases of the design process for a broad bandwidth of industries and clients – both consumer product design as well as automotive interiors
- Close collaboration with internal cross-discipline teams and external clients, suppliers and creative partners across global locations to develop concepts, experiences and products
- Use your unique point of view and visual and verbal skills to present design concepts
Requirements:
- Knowledge of production processes and materials, strong awareness of aesthetic excellence and design quality
- Strong project management, communication and visual presentation skills are required
- Team-oriented and inspiring with a positive, hands-on attitude
- Ability to effectively communicate and present design concepts and deliver powerful presentations
- Ability to inspire others and take direction from Creative Directors
- Demonstrated exceptional creative proficiency with supporting portfolio
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
- Proficient skills in 2D and 3D (Adobe CS5, Alias Studio Tools, etc.)
- Bachelor´s Degree in Industrial/Product Design or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years related product design and interior design experience
Qualified applicants should submit your resume and a link to your portfolio. Images should demonstrate:
- Your technical proficiency
- Your software skills in 2D and 3D
- A strong personal point of view and design thinking
- A deep understanding and appreciation of aesthetics, articulated clearly and concisely
- The ability to tell a compelling visual story
Please send your resume and portfolio (or a link to your on-line portfolio) to the following address: jobs@designworksusa.com. Please put your name and the title of position you are applying to in the subject line.
