Experienced Automotive Exterior Designer

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Calty Design Research, Inc. is part of Toyota's global design network and contributes innovative design concepts for a diverse vehicle and mobility lineup. Calty's primary goal is to research market trends and create innovative vehicle and mobility designs that reflect US tastes as well as other global markets. We participate in a variety of project activities, including experimental concepts, advanced, competition and production design for the Toyota and Lexus brands. These design solutions are often shared and developed in collaboration with other Toyota design, planning, engineering and manufacturing groups in Japan and the US. Our goal at Calty is to bring passion and creativity to every aspect of our design work. We invite you to explore career opportunities at Calty and a chance to be a part of our exciting journey.

Who We're Looking For

We are currently seeking an experienced Automotive Exterior Designer specializing in concept design for our Advanced Design Studio located in Newport Beach, California.

What You'll Be Doing

Originating and developing ideas for concepts, near production and/or production design for mobility products by performing the following duties as a member of a project team:

• Producing automotive exterior sketches, renderings and Blender or equivalent models for mainly concept and/or production products;

• Participating in mobility design development or adaptation and oversees projects as assigned;

• Creating design/styling ideas based on factors such as aesthetics, materials, engineering, packaging, market characteristics and appropriateness based on objectives of project;

• Preparing design data for model-making;

• Working with CAD and clay modelers to develop 3D models and provide guidance regarding design changes as required;

• Conducting research to support development of project concepts;

• Integrating findings and concepts into two and three dimensional sketches and models.

• Present design proposals to leadership and stakeholders.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor's in Transportation Design, or a similar discipline.

• 3+ years' automotive advanced design experience preferably at an OEM.

• Demonstrated skill in verbal and visual communication, analytic skills, attention to detail, planning and organizing and collaboration.

• Compelling portfolio showcasing creativity, artistry, technical skills and design process.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, Blender, or similar

Portfolios with samples of exterior concept automotive work are required for consideration. Portfolios too large to submit as an attachment can be emailed to  Please reference "NB-Ext" in the subject line.

The annual base rate for this position is $85,000-$140,000.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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