AddressREQ ID: 122832
JOB TITLE: Designer, Interior
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING END DATE: 13th March 2024
LOCATION: Gaydon
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To be part of a world class design team delivering the JLR new global strategy. A sustainability-rich reimagination of modern luxury, unique customer experiences, and positive societal impact.
JLR Design has responsibility for the creation and delivery of all visible parts on the exterior, interior and colour and materials of all our House of Brands - Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar programmes. The Design team is multi-disciplined, with Designers, Engineers, Clay and Alias Sculptors and the Surfacing team.
Designers are responsible for the creative processes at the earliest stage of a project, through to the co-ordination of feasible solutions, releases to tooling, and monitoring designs through to production.
Situated within or stunning design facility in Gaydon, JLR design is at the forefront of automotive design with world-class facilities in a beautiful, modern environment. Our studio environments encourage communication and collaboration so the ability to work well in a team is critical to any candidate applying for this role.
This is a creative role with involvement in the creation of brand new designs, through to the development of virtual and physical design properties to the highest level of maturity and refinement
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- To contribute and assist in the development of strategic advanced concepts and production programmes.
- Generating multiple propositions for future vehicles to a high professional standard
- Working efficiently with designers and modellers on a daily basis
- Regularly presenting to line manager and chief designer
- Create new ideas and challenge conventional thinking in problem solving
- Liaise cross-functionally to ensure two-way communication on project feasibility
- Develop the virtual and physical design properties of their specific project, to the highest level of maturity and refinement
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Essential:
- Proficient illustration and visual evaluation skills to visually and verbally communicate ideas and solutions.
- A clear understanding of aesthetic judgement of surface, surface juxtaposition and appearance
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Essential IT skill – high level of Photoshop ability
- Strong level of organisational skills
- A good understanding of the brand portfolio and history
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
