Accessory Design Specialist

Position: Accessory Design Specialist

Location: Dearborn, MI.



Design lead for OEM Licensed Accessory opportunities that align with customer needs/wants, are consistent with nameplates, segment offerings and future trends and complement RPO (vehicle production).




Qualifications:

• Automotive experience is required.


• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design.


• Minimum 2 years professional experience or an advanced design degree. Equivalent experience in automotive design, working with suppliers and licensed partners.


• Strong 2D sketching and rendering skills. Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator. Use of Adobe Creative suite, Alias, V-Red and Microsoft Office software.


• Experience preparing presentation boards and presentations in Powerpoint.


• Can visually articulate brand vision and definition through a design portfolio.


• Familiarity and proficiency with Adobe Creative suite, Alias and Microsoft Office software.


• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and organization skills.


• Ability to write, sketch and manage a wide variety of content.

Essential Functions:

• Gather input from OEM Component Sales Planning and Program Management re: project scope, timing and budget.


• Create unique exterior and interior designs proposals for Vehicle Personalization projects.


• Prepare 2D and 3D concepts using appropriate computer technology.


• Forecast design trends as they apply to the respective project.


• Analyze Design Brand DNA as it relates to the vehicle line and create appropriate designs.


• Interface with and obtain input from Planning, Marketing and Engineering teams.


• Collaborate with other design disciplines such as product marketing, engineering, and vendors to execute project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.


• Follow the development of physical models.


• Responsible for delivering projects on time and with high quality, based on agreed schedule with VP management.


• Abide by established Security guidelines.

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit .


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