Industrial Designer

Job Description

Appealing Point:

• Opportunity to work end-to-end on innovative automotive design projects—from initial concept creation to mass production.
• Collaborative environment where you partner with cross-functional teams to blend creativity with functionality and brand strategy.
• Chance to influence future mobility trends through research-driven design and advanced 3D/2D creative tools.

Annual Salary: 5 million yen and above

Job Description:

• company known in the commercial vehicle industry for its cutting-edge technology and product development. Our team, responsible for all product design for the Company brand, develops designs on a daily basis that clearly convey the brand's identity and product message. As an industrial designer, you will be responsible for exterior and interior design in advanced development and mass-production vehicle development. You will also be responsible for design concepts and design proposals, as well as negotiating with related departments and suppliers in preparation for mass production.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and propose exterior and interior designs that embody a clear concept and unique brand identity in line with project requirements.
• Concept creation using sketches and 3D models, exterior and interior styling design
• As part of the product design team, you will be responsible for concept planning and project development, from initial idea development to mass production.
• Research and analysis of development trends, culture, human behavior, etc.
• Product development through collaboration with other departments
• Pursuing attractive design that also takes functionality into consideration
• Design consideration based on design and regulatory requirements
• Design execution based on brand strategy

Job Qualifications:

• 3D modeling tool skills (Alias)
• 2D design tool skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• 5+ years of design experience in the automotive/transportation industry
• Graduate from a design-related vocational school or higher.

 welcome:

• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to negotiate with engineers and suppliers
• Consistent project experience from early development stages to the start of mass production

Japanese language: Fluent level Japanese (N1) and business level English required.

About Company:

This company is a leading Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider, active in more than 60 countries on all continents. Since its inception in 1935, the company has been an innovation leader with a clear vision to provide the trucks and services the world needs today. The company is committed to go the extra mile for smart logistics with the most dependable solutions for demanding customers.