Exterior Senior Designer
About us
About Li Auto:
We're a leading Chinese new energy vehicle company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles (EVs). Through product, technology, and business model innovations, we provide families with safer, more comfortable, and more convenient products and services.
About the team:
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.
Tasks
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.
Profile
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.
Contact
Nazerke Bolat(Janice)