Honda Motors

Senior Interior Designer

Honda Motors • $95K — $115K *
Torrance, CA 90503In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Transportation, or Product Design or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience post-academics.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with an emphasis on presentation.
  • Expert proficiency in design software: Photoshop, Alias, Blender 3D, and AI tools.
  • In-depth understanding of automotive design principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project scope and deliverables for Minor and possibly Full Model changes.
  • Provide high-level styling direction ensuring quality design outcomes.
  • Present project materials professionally at various evaluations and events.
  • Create project documents and support with 2D/3D materials for presentations.
  • Offer creative solutions for design feasibility challenges through collaboration.
  • Negotiate timelines and deliverables with project stakeholders.
  • Maintain frequent communication with team members and clients about project status.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with paid overtime and potential regional bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation.
  • 401K plan with company matching and contributions.
  • Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
  • Advancement opportunities and education reimbursement for continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

  • A Creative Design Solutions Sr. Designer is responsible for highly creative design sketches, product research, presentations and high-level 3D direction.
  • Provides creative support for multiple projects are aligned with the design requirements, business needs and company strategies.
  • Acts as the "creative engine" in the design process and feeds the project development with exciting 2D/3D concepts and design solutions. May Act as PL.
  • Can execute and operate independently or as part of a diverse design development team to coordinate and perform a full range of Automotive products concept and design creation and adaptation of functions relevant to departmental and organizational needs including, styling sketches 2D/3D and consumer research, original design creation with 3D data and concepts development, CG animation presentations, and early evaluation.
  • Presents and manage, original design creations and the implementation of chosen directions based on project and business requirements.


Key Accountabilities

  • Leads the project(s) scope and deliverables for Minor Model change and May lead Full Model Change and can guarantee proposed output based on Creative Lead, Global Design Director direction and Executive evaluations and project milestones.
  • Provide highly skilled styling direction within the project scope to ensure high quality appearance and design maturation of approved strategies and creative themes.
  • Present all project materials in a highly professional manner at all needed events and evaluations so that the audience can clearly understand the proposals.
  • Create project documents and support 2D/3D and CG animation material for evaluations and other team related presentations to the Creative Leads, Global Creative Directors to ensure a high-quality presentation.
  • Provide strong creative solutions and problem-solving skills supported by studio TE to address feasibility challenges and provide feedback to HDMA and project teams to realize the approved design theme.
  • Negotiate and communicate styling schedule and deliverables with all involved parties to ensure completion of project deliverables.
  • Communicate with all PICs, team members and customers (Internal and external) frequently to promote high level of project correlation of current and upcoming tasks.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Minimum education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Transportation, or Product Design, or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Minimum work experience:
    • At least 5 or more years of relevant industry experience, after completion of academics.
    • Strong leadership, communication, presentation, creative, and technical skills. High proficiency in Photoshop, 2D/3D sketching and rendering, PowerPoint, Alias, Illustrator, Blender 3D, CG animation programs, AI tools, and related software.
    • Understanding of automotive design principles.
    • Highly motivated.


Workstyle

  • This is an onsite job. No telecommuting / remote work.


Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
  • Paid Overtime
  • Regional Bonus (when applicable)
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
  • Training and Development Programs


Additional Offerings:
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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