What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Designer position at ALTEN Technology USA?
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000 experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000 engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
We are seeking a talented Transportation Designer with a strong educational background in automotive or transportation design and a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional vehicle sketching and rendering skills. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, a strong design sensibility, and the ability to translate conceptual ideas into compelling visual representations.
Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality vehicle sketches, renderings, and design concepts for internal reviews and development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product development, and marketing—to develop innovative vehicle designs.
Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions to explore new mobility solutions and aesthetic directions.
Refine design concepts based on feedback and evolving project requirements.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design, Automotive Design, or a related field.
A strong portfolio showcasing vehicle sketches, renderings, and conceptual design work.
Proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Alias, or other 2D/3D visualization software.
Strong sketching ability and an eye for proportion, form, and detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present design concepts effectively.
Passion for automotive design, innovation, and future mobility concepts.
Preferred Attributes
Experience with digital sculpting or CAD surfacing tools.
Knowledge of vehicle architecture, ergonomics, and manufacturing considerations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Salary Range: $75,000-90,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000 engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
We are seeking a talented Transportation Designer with a strong educational background in automotive or transportation design and a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional vehicle sketching and rendering skills. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, a strong design sensibility, and the ability to translate conceptual ideas into compelling visual representations.
Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality vehicle sketches, renderings, and design concepts for internal reviews and development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product development, and marketing—to develop innovative vehicle designs.
Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions to explore new mobility solutions and aesthetic directions.
Refine design concepts based on feedback and evolving project requirements.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design, Automotive Design, or a related field.
A strong portfolio showcasing vehicle sketches, renderings, and conceptual design work.
Proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Alias, or other 2D/3D visualization software.
Strong sketching ability and an eye for proportion, form, and detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present design concepts effectively.
Passion for automotive design, innovation, and future mobility concepts.
Preferred Attributes
Experience with digital sculpting or CAD surfacing tools.
Knowledge of vehicle architecture, ergonomics, and manufacturing considerations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Salary Range: $75,000-90,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
