Automotive Exterior Component Designer

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden - Contract position

About the Role

Technicon Design Sweden is seeking a talented and creative Exterior Component Designer to join our clients design team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative automotive projects by creating high-quality exterior design solutions that balance creativity, premium design, and technical feasibility.

Working within a collaborative and international environment, you will develop detailed exterior components and design proposals for current vehicle programs while also exploring future mobility concepts and design directions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver exterior design proposals based on design briefs, project requirements, and technical constraints.
• Develop creative and innovative design solutions for exterior details and components.
• Participate in exterior design reviews and present design concepts to stakeholders.
• Attend project, engineering, and cross-functional team meetings.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, modelling, and development teams.
• Guide and support computer modelling and clay modelling teams throughout the design process.
• Explore and contribute conceptual ideas for future vehicle programs.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• University degree in Transportation Design, Product Design, Jewelry Design, or a related design discipline.
• Strong design conceptualization skills demonstrated through an up-to-date portfolio.
• Good understanding of the automotive design process.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including:
  • Alias
  • VRED
  • Blender and/or Maya
  • Photoshop or equivalent image processing software

Desirable Experience

• Interest or experience in designing premium details that communicate:
  • Precision
  • Craftsmanship
  • Quality
  • Luxury

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Open-minded and eager to learn and develop.
• A strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• An effective communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Flexible and adaptable when working under tight deadlines and changing project requirements.
• Passionate about automotive design and innovation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive projects.
• Collaborative and international design environment.
• Exposure to future mobility and concept development.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A culture that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

To apply, please submit your CV and portfolio demonstrating your design capability, creativity, and technical expertise.