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Hyundai Sr. Exterior Design Creative Manager

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Hyundai Exterior Design Sr. Creative Manager
WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Confidently execute design themes from concept to production
  • Be the guiding example of professionalism, experience, and positivity for younger designers to follow
  • Be an Expert in your field.
  • Have a minimum 10 Years of Relevant Experience in the Automotive Design Field or have Significant Concept Cars and\or Production Cars to his or her name.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead a team on a design program from Start to Finish including the model build in Korea.
  • Work With and Parallel to Design Management on project planning, timing and capacities.
  • Be able to present eloquently both verbally and visually
  • Be able to meet with Press as required.
  • To Lead by Example
  • Have a thorough understanding of the relevant aspects of Automotive Engineering.
  • Be able to take over a design for another designer and objectively complete it.
  • Be able to digitally model a Design to a level where it can be milled.
  • Be able to Mentor Younger Designers.
  • Be able to work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction.
  • Be able to Sketch Model your Design using Alias and/or Maya
  • Be able to understand and react to Engineering Requirements
  • Create compelling and appropriate design proposals for various concept and production car programs in the form of sketches, renderings and 3D digital models.
  • Be able to create Digital Line Plans (3D Tape Drawings) of selected Themes.
  • Research and analyze trends in overall packaging, dimension, materials, products and trends using online and print resources and by attending auto shows and other events. Report on these trends to Management using PowerPoint presentations.
  • Meet with Management, Engineering, Marketing and Design Team to discuss design criteria. Incorporate design criteria provided.
  • Develop design over engineering package using ALIAS and/or Maya software.
  • Oversee the development of models by clay and CAS sculptors and fabricators.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
  • Must have cars in production and/or show cars
  • Photoshop
  • Alias
  • VRed
  • Powerpoint
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design
  • 10 years of experience
  • Consult with Engineering and Manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
  • Create high-quality ': Publication Images' for use in Press Releases and Design Brochures using Photoshop, ALIAS and/or Maya and VRed, and photographed images.
  • Provide oversight, guidance and support to vendors producing one-of-a-kind ': Concept Vehicles' for auto shows worldwide.
  • Travel to Korea to oversee further product development by working with Namyang Design and Engineering teams and offsite vendors for model builds.
  • Benchmark competitive vehicles to aid design direction.
  • Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally.
  • 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.
  • Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
  • 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
  • A global environment that fosters diversity
  • Competitive salaries
  • Retirement savings and planning benefits
  • Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
  • Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
  • Up to 20% travel (domestic and international)

Compensation Range : $175,000 ~ $240,000

STILL INTERESTED? WHY NOT APPLY?

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.

 

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