Interior Design Manager

Job Description: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for an Interior Design Manager at our Irvine, CA facility who will: • Manage the development of the entire automotive Interior from early concept sketch through to production • Be responsible for project timing and budget of the Interior Design Department • Work closely with engineering and suppliers, and manage the design process throughout the development to SOP • Lead a team of Interior Designers • Create visual presentations for each project for development groups, media events and executive management Responsibilities: • Display strong organizational, inter-personal, project management and presentational skills • Apply knowledge of current automotive design trends and technology • Nourish, mentor and challenge Junior and Senior Designers to unlock their full potentials • Manage a digitally driven design process to effectively create compelling Interior Design proposals, both digital and physical • Have an excellent understanding of production vehicle design practices, general vehicle development processes, timing and product cycles • Work with cross-departmental teams and balance design intent with vehicle feasibility • Show passion and dedication to learn and integrate into modern flexible work schedule Experience and Skills: • BS, BFA, MS or MFA in Transportation Design • 8-10 years in the OEM automotive industry • Alias,Photoshop,VRED, Illustrator, Sub-D, MS Office, clay • Have significant concept and/or production cars to his or her name VEVRAA Federal contractor.