Lead Designer

​KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be part of a world class design team delivering the new global strategy. A sustainability-rich reimagination of Modern luxury, unique customer experiences, and positive societal Impact. With an aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions across our Supply chain, products and operations by 2039.

• This role has the lead responsibility for designing and developing Sustainable and responsible colour and materials content within the Materiality organisation for our house of brands - range rover, Defender, discovery and programmes for both core and Special vehicles including bespoke.

• As a colour and materials lead Designer you will create and realise innovative proof of concepts And material solutions for both interior and exterior applications From concept through to job 1 and beyond.

• This role will be focused On all aspects of the design journey from creation through to Realisation.

• Delivering more sustainable and responsible material Initiatives and methods of make is key to the role.

• Weekly design reviews for project progress assessments with line manager and chief designer.

• High contribution to meetings through suggestions, problem solving and design representation.

• High number of mentoring opportunities taken.

• We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven creative and presentation skills. 

• A good understanding of product, interior, the design industry in general and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement, colour vision and colour perception.

• Knowledge of automotive materials, processes and suppliers with a high degree of competitor awareness

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate at all levels

• Capable of working with minimal supervision to meet objectives and implement design on their own.

• Passion for colour and material technology and design as evidenced by up to date in field literature, innovations and trends.

• Proven ability to plan and undertake projects to a strict deadline."        an individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred

• Relevant 5 year + experience with ability to mentor and coach others in design process and methods.

• Advanced use of adobe package software: photoshop, illustrator, indesign software and ability to use internet resources appropriately for research purposes.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability to adjust to changing design, feasibility and cost requirements

• Additional software skills like vred or video editing software skills such as final cut pro.