At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning graphics and visualisations for high-performance vehicles.
- Company: Join a leading automotive design firm in Stratford, London.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible work options, and long-term contract until 2027.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to explore emerging design technologies.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of automotive design and innovation with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Expertise in graphic design and experience in the automotive sector required.
The predicted salary is between 30.18 - 30.18 £ per hour.
This highly specialized role operates at the intersection of brand identity, high-performance aesthetics, and cutting-edge digital visualization. The designer will develop compelling graphic design languages, translate 2D concepts into complex decals and vehicle liveries, and masterfully visualize these themes across intricate 3D automotive surfaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the creation and development of high-impact graphic design concepts based on design briefs.
- Visualize cohesive 2D graphic themes, typography, badging, and visual elements tailored specifically for automotive products and components.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of complex 3D vehicle surfaces.
- Translate, map, and adapt 2D graphic layouts onto physical and digital 3D vehicle envelopes to ensure distortion-free, perfectly aligned replication.
- Collaborate seamlessly with Exterior, Interior, and Component Designers, as well as Clay/Digital Modelers, to harmonize graphic design applications with the vehicle’s overall surface language and design intent.
- Prepare highly detailed digital models for high-end rendering and real-time Virtual Reality (VR) reviews to facilitate design evaluations, immersive presentations, and senior leadership sign-offs.
- Actively explore, pilot, and integrate emerging design technologies including AI-assisted creation tools, generative design, and parametric workflows to accelerate and elevate the creative process.
- Prepare and scale 2D vector plots for physical decal and livery prototyping, and handle the hands-on application and alignment of graphics onto physical surfaces.
Skills Required
- Expert-level command of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
- High proficiency with industry-standard visualization and rendering software, specifically Autodesk VRED and/or Unreal Engine.
Preferred Tools
- Experience with polygonal modeling/mapping tools such as Blender or Autodesk Maya and familiarity with cutting-edge AI-assisted design applications (e.g., Vizcom).
Soft Skills
- Clear communication, strong organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, exploratory environment.
Graphic Design Mastery
- Deep, intuitive understanding of diverse vehicle typologies, proportions, and surface languages.
- Uncompromising eye for detail, balance, and technical precision when executing graphic elements on complex 3D volumes.
Technical Problem Solving
- Proven ability to resolve spatial and technical challenges during the design phase, iteratively refining creative graphics into viable, beautifully integrated production- or show-ready applications.
Process Fluency
- Familiarity with professional product development workflows (GPDS or similar).
Aesthetic Agility
- Ability to pivot between distinct brand aesthetics ranging from heritage-inspired motorsport liveries and performance decals, minimalist, tech-focused to lifestyle-trend graphics.
Experience Required
- Proven experience of professional graphic design in the automotive sector, with a track record showcasing successful decal, stripe, badge, or livery design programmes.
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic/Automotive/Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Digital Modelling, or equivalent practical experience.
Automotive Visualisation & Graphic Designer employer: CS Technical Staffing Ltd
As a Vehicle Integration Leader at our Gaydon location, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation in automotive technology. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development, offering opportunities to lead complex projects while working with cutting-edge technologies. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
