United States
Salary range: $88000 - $100000
California
Full-time
Permanent
Deadline: 2025-03-15
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:
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Compensation
$88,000~$100,000
Experience and skills:
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).
- Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
- Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai/KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification will be required at the time of hire.
About the company
Kia, founded in 1944, is a South Korean automobile manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles, from affordable compact cars to SUVs and electric vehicles. As part of the Hyundai Motor Group, Kia has gained global recognition for its stylish design, reliability, and increasing focus on electric mobility, with popular models like the Sportage, Sorento, and EV6.Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Kia's primary markets include Asia, North America, and Europe. The company operates numerous R&D and design centers globally, including key facilities in South Korea, the U.S., and Germany. As of 2024, Ho Sung Song serves as CEO, with Karim Habib as Head of Design. Kia employs approximately 52,000 people globally.
