Designer

About the job

Our exterior design team stands out as a trailblazer in the design industry, celebrated for its exceptional capabilities and profound expertise in the field. Our future avant-garde form language positions us at the forefront of creating future icons for the era of electric vehicles.

 We extend a warm welcome to candidates who possess a passion for pushing the boundaries of car design and are enthusiastic about contributing to the pioneering work of our team. Join us on this exciting journey where you can play a significant role and make a lasting impact in the dynamic field of car design.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the development of the vehicle's exterior design with the goal of creating future icons that align seamlessly with our brand identity.
• Take charge of the entire process involved in creating exterior design solutions, from initial sketches to design models, and finally, to tooling release.
• Foster collaboration with aerodynamic and engineering teams to create exceptional and innovative products.
• Assume responsibility for establishing a design taste and working culture that harmonizes with our team in Beijing and Shanghai.
• This pivotal function involves embodying Li Auto's design philosophy in Europe, necessitating outstanding connections within the design community. The incumbent will serve as a lighthouse, guiding and representing our brand to ensure a strong and influential presence in the European design landscape.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor degree or above, in industrial or transportation design.
• Above 10 years’ experience in exterior design, master of sketching, modelling and proportional research.
• Possess a solid theoretical foundation of car design until production, to be able to lead a design from first sketch until final tooling release.

Knowledge

• Proficiency in using sketch and rendering software as well as general knowledge of modelling software like Alias, Autodesk.
• Proficient English communication and writing skills, excellent team coordination and communication skills

Skills and Competencies

• Must have excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated & learning.
• Proactive and creative.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Self-confidence. Self-motivated and goal driven. Orientation toward results.