Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Hyundai Design Center America is looking for a Color & Trim Designer for our Irvine, CA design center who will:
- Research, analyze and develop color and material trends for interior and exterior colors and materials appropriate for North American vehicle production programs and concept vehicles.
- Select and develop materials (including fabric, leather, vinyl, carpet, headliner, wood grain, metal, interior and exterior colors and finishes) in keeping with overall design concept.
- Create visual presentations for each project, incorporate innovative design trends in developing new products and follow each project from concept to production.
- Apply knowledge of consumer design trends and forecasting.
- Create effective communication tools to convey concept, theme, color and research ideas to send to suppliers and to present to management.
- Perform color tuning and material mastering to ensure consistency of colors and materials prior to production and distribute mastered materials to sister organizations.
- Benchmark competitive vehicles and aid in design direction.
- Create and present technical reports as assigned.
- Up to 30% travel (domestic and international)
What we offer:
- Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
- 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
- A global environment that fosters diversity
- Competitive salaries
- Retirement savings and planning benefits
- Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Compensation
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Surface Pattern Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Fine Arts or related design field
- 5+ years' experience in automotive color and trim design
- Production experience with Exterior and Interior mastering and development
- Must be Advanced with Photoshop, Illustrator, and ability to use Premiere or like form of presentation tools.
- Must be able to use VRED
- Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai Kia must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. TN Visa candidates will be considered.
- HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Job Tags
Holiday work, Flexible hours,