Designer General (m/w/d)

ELFIN Engineering & Solutions is committed to reliably finding top specialists and professionals in engineering and IT fields. We welcome motivated and diverse talents from around the world to create a successful, modern, and strong path forward in these constantly evolving industries.

We support our national and international clients in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors through both direct placement and personnel leasing.

We are currently looking for an Designer General (m/w/d) for our client in the Cologne area.

Your Tasks:

• Create and develop highly emotional, industry-leading exterior design concepts

• Generate a broad range of design proposals and develop them into final surface-ready solutions

• Execute exterior/interior designs in line with product definition, timing, and cost targets

• Create Design Vision models aligned with the Design DNA quadrants

• Use digital and analog tools efficiently to produce exterior design proposals

• Support senior management reviews with 2D and 3D design content

• Develop compelling presentations for executive design reviews

• Leverage technologies to deliver best-in-class exterior/interior designs

• Ensure all program work aligns with given timing plans

• Work closely with the Manager and Chief Designer to ensure delivery of all targets

• Skills Required:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive exterior or interior design

  Education Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or a related field

  Mindset & Skills:

  • Curious mind / Innovation mindset

  • Design understanding

  • Collaborative mindset (inside and outside Design)

  • Organizational skills

  • Team-oriented working

  Mindset & Skills:

  • Creative excellence in exterior and/or interior design

  • Outstanding organizational skills

  • Collaborative mindset (internally and externally)

  • Strategic thinking

  • Inspiring attitude

  • Team-oriented working style