Automotive Designer
じどうしゃデザイナー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A design job that plans and designs the styling of automobile exteriors and interiors, and creates mockups and digital models.
Description
Automotive designers are responsible for the styling of automobiles, including the exterior and interior shapes, colors, and materials. Based on market research and brand image, they realize design concepts through hand-drawn sketches, clay models, and 3D CAD modeling. They collaborate with engineers and marketing teams to verify the feasibility and productivity of designs and reflect them in prototype production. In recent years, with the advancement of electrification and autonomous driving technology, there is a growing emphasis on balancing functionality and beauty, as well as selecting sustainable materials.
Future Outlook
With the spread of electrification and autonomous driving, the importance of automotive design will further increase. Skills in responding to environmentally friendly approaches, user experience, new materials, and new technologies will be required, and market value is on a maintaining and upward trend.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent aesthetic sense / Good team player / Sharp observational skills
Work Style
Domestic and International Travel / Flex Time / Office Work / Partial Remote Work
Career Path
Junior Designer → Senior Designer → Chief Designer → Design Department Manager → Creative Director
Required Skills
3D CAD Operation / Adobe Creative Suite / Clay Modeling / Hand-drawn Sketching / Rendering Software
Recommended Skills
English Document Reading / Rendering Engine / Trend Analysis / User Research
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention is paid to detailed shapes and textures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creating innovative design ideas is the main task. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with other departments such as engineering and marketing is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with few heavy tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- 3D CAD Utilization Technician
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Color Certification
Aliases
- Automotive Stylist
- Car Designer
- Motor Designer
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- Industrial Designer
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