Lead Designer

Huawei's Heisenberg Research Center in Munich is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

Automotive Engineering Lab (AEL) teams are rapidly growing and focused on advanced automotive technologies in multiple domains.

Lead Designer - Exterior (m/f/d)

Your mission:

• Guide all the design process, from sketch phase to 3D modeling and clay modeling, through to A-class surfaces.
• Maintain a high level of flexibility to work on the overall design process, from styling proposals to detail solutions.
• Work closely together with studio engineering to identify solutions that can be brought to production.

Your areas of expertise:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Product or Transportation Design is required.
• 10+ years of experience in Design, preferably at an international level Premium Brand.
• Ability to coordinate and lead the team to successfully complete projects.
• Experience with production and advanced design software, along with a strong track record of industry-recognized work.
• Ability to deliver under tight time conditions.
• Passionate about product design and with a creative, innovative approach – combined with the ability to have an in-depth understanding of company culture.
• Express high-level creativity through hand drawing as well as Photoshop sketches, 3D modelling and 3D renderings.
• Proficiency using the following software: PowerPoint, Photoshop, Alias, Blender, Vred, Keyshot, Midjourney, Stable diffusion.
• Able to work as part of an international team, proactive and self-motivated.
• Fluent in written and spoken English. German is a plus.
• Please attach your portfolio to your application.

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face‑to‑face training programs including language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV, including cover letter and reference letters, in English.