Automotive Designer

About the Role Continental AG is seeking a talented Automotive Designer to join the design team in Pune, India. The role focuses on creating compelling vehicle interior designs that balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability, transforming concepts into production-ready designs while upholding high standards of quality and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Develop and conceptualize vehicle interior designs using advanced design tools
• Project management of design projects
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform design direction and identify emerging automotive trends
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams (internally and externally) to ensure design feasibility and compliance with technical requirements
• Create designs based on feedback from stakeholders, design reviews, and performance testing results
• Ensure all designs meet company design guidelines
• Prepare and present design concepts to leadership and cross-functional teams using renderings and prototypes
• Stay current with industry trends, design software advancements, and automotive design best practices
• Participate in design workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative surface solutions regarding color, color effects, grain, gloss and haptic
• Document design decisions and maintain organized design files and project records

What We're Looking For

• Experience in textile or product design, color coloristic and measurement methods, ability to validate and finetune colors
• 1-2 years of professional experience in automotive design or related design discipline
• Project management skills
• Solid understanding of automotive design principles, vehicle dynamics, and design standards
• Knowledge of design software and rendering tools for visualization and presentation
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate design concepts effectively
• Experience with design thinking methodologies and prototyping processes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in English for technical communication; basis knowledge in German is appreciated
• Nice to have: Experience with digital design tools, animation software, or virtual reality applications in automotive design

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital design tools, animation software, or virtual reality applications in automotive design