Talascend, LLC
Talascend is currently seeking an Automotive Exterior Designer 1 for a contract opportunity located in San Diego, CA.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
OVERVIEW:
Primary function is the exterior design development of two-dimensional representations of future company products by collaborating with all functions of the design process to create the required deliverables.
Day to Day:
Given a design brief, will do research about product, market, consumer, narrow down to ideal persona, talk to product planning.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Job Functions (Include but are not limited to):
Responsible for the two-dimensional representation and development of future automotive exterior designs. Develop new and unique proposals in sketches, digital sketches, visual 3D models, renderings and other media to illustrate both individual and department designs. Assist the 3D modeling department in the interpretation of an exterior design into three-dimensional form while incorporating required Engineering parameters of the project. Communicate with Engineering and Design Leadership to create production feasible proposals. Work in a fast paced, dual brand, multiple project, creative environment with a high level of responsibility for each designer. Responsible for creating presentations and capable of communicating design proposal visually and verbally. Stay abreast of American and international automobile design, current technology and domestic and international regulations. The ability to work outside standard business hours to collaborate with global counterparts is required. Travel: Occasional, as needed to domestic, regional, and international locations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must include URL with minimum four automotive exterior design projects with future and complex shapes. Excellent sketching ability; good visual communication skill; graphic presentation skill; broad range of aesthetic taste; conceptual storytelling; digital modeling and animation skills; good problem solving skills. Minimum 0 to 3 years of experience in an automotive design studio. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design (this is a must and no other degrees will be considered). Excellent manual drawing ability, exceptional creativity, generation of new, unique and usable design ideas which reflect the brands. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator. Autodesk Alias, Sub-D, VRED. VR tools. Blender. Microsoft PowerPoint and MS Office in a Windows PC environment. Portfolio submission required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Movie making in After Effects is a plus - would like to do videos for presentations to senior leadership. Travel is very minimal, maybe to HQ in TN or plant or Japan – need passport. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Transportation design or industrial design – will likely be BS degree. Design experience is critical, more than just Photoshop and MS office. Building simple 3D model in blender is great. Client will also train on new software.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Drug Screen may be required. We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
OVERVIEW:
Primary function is the exterior design development of two-dimensional representations of future company products by collaborating with all functions of the design process to create the required deliverables.
Day to Day:
Given a design brief, will do research about product, market, consumer, narrow down to ideal persona, talk to product planning.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Job Functions (Include but are not limited to):
Responsible for the two-dimensional representation and development of future automotive exterior designs. Develop new and unique proposals in sketches, digital sketches, visual 3D models, renderings and other media to illustrate both individual and department designs. Assist the 3D modeling department in the interpretation of an exterior design into three-dimensional form while incorporating required Engineering parameters of the project. Communicate with Engineering and Design Leadership to create production feasible proposals. Work in a fast paced, dual brand, multiple project, creative environment with a high level of responsibility for each designer. Responsible for creating presentations and capable of communicating design proposal visually and verbally. Stay abreast of American and international automobile design, current technology and domestic and international regulations. The ability to work outside standard business hours to collaborate with global counterparts is required. Travel: Occasional, as needed to domestic, regional, and international locations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must include URL with minimum four automotive exterior design projects with future and complex shapes. Excellent sketching ability; good visual communication skill; graphic presentation skill; broad range of aesthetic taste; conceptual storytelling; digital modeling and animation skills; good problem solving skills. Minimum 0 to 3 years of experience in an automotive design studio. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design (this is a must and no other degrees will be considered). Excellent manual drawing ability, exceptional creativity, generation of new, unique and usable design ideas which reflect the brands. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator. Autodesk Alias, Sub-D, VRED. VR tools. Blender. Microsoft PowerPoint and MS Office in a Windows PC environment. Portfolio submission required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Movie making in After Effects is a plus - would like to do videos for presentations to senior leadership. Travel is very minimal, maybe to HQ in TN or plant or Japan – need passport. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Transportation design or industrial design – will likely be BS degree. Design experience is critical, more than just Photoshop and MS office. Building simple 3D model in blender is great. Client will also train on new software.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Drug Screen may be required. We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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