Lead Designer, Materiality - Gaydon, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover
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Gaydon, United Kingdom

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REQ ID:
122038


JOB TITLE:
Lead Designer, Materiality


SALARY:
Competitive


POSTING END DATE:
13/02/2024


LOCATION:
Gaydon


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.


WHAT TO EXPECT
We are seeking a dynamic Lead Designer, to join our Materiality team.

As a key member of our creative team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of our vehicles by leveraging your expertise in material selection and design innovation, as JLR accelerate the delivery of their vision to be Proud Creators of Modern Luxury, with a sustainability-rich reimagination 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 Jaguar programmes for both Core and Special Vehicles including Bespoke.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Knowledge, skills & experience:


Research trends, consumer insights and competitor benchmarking to be aware of the current market and insights for next generation vehicles and help to create vehicle line material strategies for future implementation.


  • Research and develops new colours and materials, create mood boards and create and realise material concepts.

Design, develop and implement colour and material design proposals for concept vehicles and design vision properties and assets - present ideas for direction and create multimedia presentations to communicate these.

Project management of vehicle & assets builds, and development related to colour and material design.

Support Interior and Exterior teams with property builds (including - developing material proposals, supporting business office to procure materials, collaborating with Interior teams to define their callouts, being on location to support the builds)Co-ordinate and collaborate with external suppliers.

Both automotive and non-automotive and grow the network for material innovation within the Colour and Materials team but also the wider business.

Translates material concepts from 2D to 3D product / Support and management of the production of components to specification.

  • Mentor and coach others in design process and methods.

Essential:


Proven creative and presentation skills, including advanced use of Adobe package software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign software and ability to use internet resources appropriately for research purposes.


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

SO WHY US?


Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme.

All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.


This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office.

At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role.

Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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