Bespoke Designer (Luxury Automotive) in Chichester, West Sussex

Job Description:

The Bespoke designer creates and steers desirable and profitable design features as part of existing and new model developments in line with Bespoke project and brand requirements. Working from within the Design team the design work is coordinated and managed by the Bespoke Project Team who steer the bespoke business.

Design work can be modifications to existing features or from a blank sheet of paper and can derive from customer requests or be pro-actively offered as individual features or part of a Collection Car. Compelling theme development creates a strong framework of desirability for customer and collection cars and there is a need for both 2D graphical and 3D product design skills. Whilst there are specific Colour and Trim Designers within the team an appreciation of colour and materials is expected. Attention to detail is paramount and there is a strong focus towards applying different craft applications in a contemporary way.

You will have:

• Outstanding creativity and presentation skills
• Traditional sketching skills as well as digital techniques (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Self-management skills to work towards practical solutions with demanding deadlines.
• Co-ordination skills to gain inputs from others and steer them effectively where necessary.
• Accomplished negotiating skills.
• An awareness of varied international markets is preferred.
• Confidence and experience in dealing with colleagues at all levels (various stakeholders up to board level).
• Excellent interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) in order to pursue design solutions and 'sell' ideas both internally and externally.
• The ability to juggle multiple demands, often conflicting, whilst delivering attractive and customer focussed design solutions in a timely fashion.
• An understanding of technical and packaging issues and concepts
• A high level of practicality as designs moves from concept to reality in a short and at times demanding timeframe.
• B.A or M.A. in Industrial Design or Automotive Design or equivalent with proven skills by way of portfolio and CV.
• Relevant design experience is expected within either the automotive industry or related field and preferably the super luxury market through internships and/or work experience.
• Technical understanding and acumen to work on practical solutions within short time frames and manage time effectively.
• A high level of understanding of different methods of manufacture suitable for low and medium-volume supply is required and a solid understanding of regional markets and related UHNW customer expectations.
• Knowledge and familiarity of luxury trends (both current and emerging innovations).
• Strong personal presentation skills
• Outstanding visual imagery to sell ideas - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience of 3D modelling tools is an advantage (eg Autodesk Alias, Blender)
• Experience of 3D visualisation/render tools is an advantage (eg VRED)
• German language skills are desirable.
• Driving licence is advantageous.

What you get in return:

• Competitive hourly rate
• 40 Hours per week
• Hybrid working
• 12-month contract
• Other benefits

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.