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Automotive Exterior Designer - Production

Kaygen Inc
Ann Arbor, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Job Title: Automotive Exterior Designer - Production
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Converting into fulltime))

Who we are:
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Our Client. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Our Client is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Calty Design Research, Inc. is part of Our Client’s global design network and contributes innovative design concepts for a diverse vehicle and mobility lineup. Calty’s primary goal is to research market trends and create innovative vehicle and mobility designs that reflect US tastes as well as other global markets. We participate in a variety of project activities, including experimental concepts, advanced, competition and production design for the Our Client and Lexus brands. These design solutions are often shared and developed in collaboration with other Our Client design, planning, engineering and manufacturing groups in Japan and the US. Our goal at Calty is to bring passion and creativity to every aspect of our design work. We invite you to explore career opportunities at Calty and a chance to be a part of our exciting journey.

Who We’re Looking For
We are currently seeking an experienced Automotive Exterior Designer specializing in production model design for our Production Design Studio located in Ann Arbor, Michigan

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Originating and developing ideas for mainly near production and/or production design for mobility products by performing the following duties as a member of a project team:
  • Producing automotive exterior sketches, renderings and full scale illustrations for mainly production models;
  • Participating in mobility design development or adaptation and oversees projects as assigned;
  • Creating design/styling ideas based on factors such as human factors, aesthetics, materials, engineering, packaging, application, methods or production, cost, market characteristics, and appropriateness based on objectives of project;
  • Preparing design data for model-making and engineering;
  • Working with modelers to develop scale and full-sized 3D models and provide guidance and direction;
  • Conducting research to support development of project concepts;
  • Integrating findings and concepts into two and three dimensional sketches and models.
  • Present design proposals to leadership and stakeholders.

What You Bring
  • A Bachelor’s in Transportation Design, or a similar discipline.
  • 3 years’ automotive production model design experience.
  • Demonstrated skill in verbal and visual communication, analytic skills, attention to detail, planning and organizing and collaboration.
  • Compelling portfolio showcasing creativity, artistry, technical skills and design process.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, Blender, or similar. Proficiency in Vred desired.

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