Exterior Designer II

Date: Mar 28, 2025

Location: Irvine, CA, US, 92606

Company: Hyundai Motor Company

Exterior Designer

KIA America Design Center is currently looking for a Exterior Designer for our Future Design Team in our Design Studio in Irvine, CA that will:

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Create striking Exterior Design proposals and Design details for Show cars and production projects.
  • Visualization and development of these Design proposals in form of sketches, renderings and 3-D models, and their presentation to the management.
  • Research and analysis of trends in overall packaging, dimensions, material, and products using online and print resources and by attending auto shows and other inspiring and/or educational events.
  • Provide guidance and direction for CAD and clay modelers during the Design development phase.
  • Meet with Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Design Team to discuss Design criteria. Incorporate into the Design proposal the criteria provided.
  • Provide oversight, guidance, and support to vendors producing one-of-a-kind "Concept Vehicles" for internal events as well as for Auto shows worldwide.
  • Travel to Korea to oversee further product development by working with the Korean Design and Engineering teams.
  • Benchmark competitive vehicles to aid Design direction.
  • Travel up to 15% of the time domestically and internationally.
  • Apply common sense to create true innovations and not only the evolutionary process thinking.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design
  • Strong ability to utilize various types of 2D and 3D visualization Software (Adobe Suite, Vred, Keyshot, etc.) and strong modeling skills (Alias, Alias Sub-D, Blender,etc).

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

  • The Ability and Responsibility to Develop Upcoming Hyundai, KIA, and Genesis Vehicles
  • Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
  • 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
  • Competitive Salaries
    • $88,000~$100,000 (Annually)
  • A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
  • Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
  • Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Flexible Work Hours

OTHER DETAILS

  • Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
    • HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRM Federal contractor.


Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles