Sr. Designer — Irvine, CA

Responsibilities:

• Lead visual design work, from ideation to mock-ups and implementation

• Develop and maintain a coordinated database

• Ensure incorporation of technical attributes and program requirements whilst maintaining Design vision

• Support workload distribution and prioritization of assignments within Design and CAS teams

• Utilize Autodesk VRED, Unreal Engine, Blender, Premier Pro, AfterEffects, Photoshop - and other new or relevant software – to develop and deliver renderings and animations that communicate the KIA brand coherently across digital and print mediums

• Prepare and execute presentations with various visualization tools, including: Video Wall and mixed Augmented and Virtual reality

• Prepare and translate 3D data to and from applications, such as: Alias, Catia, VRED, Blender, Unreal Engine, etc

• Create photo-realistic renderings of projects, including animations, creative lighting, atmospherics, texturing, unwrapping, and 3D modeling of scene assets

• Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to understand their needs, and anticipate and prepare for visualization needs

• Oversee and identify new technologies, strategies, and methods for improving visualization process

• Establish and support strong communication with our partners overseas and at Client

• Organize and prepare files for Design reviews and presentation materials

Requirements: 3-5+ years of experience in automotive Exterior and Interior model visualization

• Demonstrate creative and artistic insight

• Strong technical skills in visualization tools (Autodesk Alias, VRED, Blender, Unreal Engine, etc), Data Management, and project milestones

• Ability to work in a collaborative team atmosphere, with an open, positive attitude

• Possess knowledge in the elements and principles of design, composition, 3D modeling, real-world lighting, and visual storytelling

• Proven ability to evaluate visual alternatives and provide recommendations when necessary

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including ability to plan and organize within a team structure

• Working knowledge of vehicle construction

• Strong communication skills and collaborative behavior for daily interaction with Design, Engineering, and local and overseas colleagues

• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities

• Proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects

• Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently

Education: Bachelors or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience