Design Project Leader

About the Zeekr brand
Zeekr is Geely’s luxury EV brand and is committed to being a user-driven tech company. We create new ecosystems focused on innovation with users at the centre of operations.
We have a chance to define the values of the Zeekr brand first of all, and there are two statements that are important for its future: one is being human centric, and the other is about being technology driven. Both of these ideologies are pushing the design philosophy forward."- Stefan Sielaff, VP of Global Design, Geely Auto Group, Head of Zeekr Design & Head of Geely Design Center Gothenburg in Car Design News on Dec 12, 2022

About the team
We are a fast-growing team of both creative and management professionals with the task of delivering exciting global products suitable for volume production and innovative concepts. In an inspiring studio environment, we build and maintain a top-class design team of multiple nationalities. With best-in-class processes and tools, we challenge preconceptions and deliver premium car design.

The benefits of working with us
We combine the speed and flexibility of a start-up with the knowledge and support of a global player. In our vibrant and creative teams, everyone has the chance to be heard. We strive for well-being, self-expression, and conscious design. At ZEEKR we are one big family and combine the best of both worlds!

Your new workplace
Welcome to Geely Design Center Gothenburg, the new multi-brand studio from Geely Auto Group, dedicated to supporting the design efforts for the premium high-tech electric brand Zeekr. This remarkable design house is spearheaded by automotive design veteran, Stefan Sielaff, who oversees more than 500 design talents from all over the world in shaping tomorrow's cars.

Your future role as Design Project Leader for ZEEKR Design

Our Design Project Leader will be leading and supporting the project team within Product Design and will be accountable for project management and deliveries according to design plans, milestones, and objectives of design project content (Exterior, Interior, C&M, Interaction, Visualization, and Design Quality) during all product development phases, from architecture definition to final product design.

This is what you will do most of the time:

- Drive according to the product development process and time/logic plan, to fulfill project requirements and accomplish project objectives within Product Design.

- Create and maintain design project plans and sub-plans, and integrate them with overall project/program plans.

- Manage the design project timing, content/scope, and quality.

- Manage design project cost, forecasts & follow-up.

- Plan, secure, and manage design project activities and resources within Product Design.

- Identify and manage design project risks.

- Manage design project communication, with stakeholders and management, mainly with China engineering teams.

- Organize design reviews, and be the spokesperson for the design department to communicate the design decisions/directions given by Design management.

You and your skills:

- University degree in design, engineering, or relevant work experience.

- Extensive project experience within the automotive design environment.

- Good Understanding of all processes and tools within automotive product design.

- Extensive knowledge of processes interfacing with automotive product design.

- Ability to manage and analyze economic data (forecast, budget, and actuals) and have a sense of business.

- Interpretation and application of program plans to meet project goals in terms of time, cost, and content.

- This position is located in Gothenburg. Regular traveling will be required.

Is it you?

- Persistency to pursue targets and take decisions.

- Ability to foster team spirit.

- Experience working in a global environment/organization.

- High level of self-initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.

- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to navigate under sometimes unclear circumstances and find a way to a solution.

What we offer

Geely Design Center Sweden offers you an exciting and challenging job in a fast-growing and developing company. We are a diverse and dynamic team, appreciating the competence and experience all our employees are contributing. We offer you an innovative atmosphere and culture of team spirit and where sharing knowledge and finding new ways to tackle our challenges is key.
If you have an open mindset to new innovative ways of working and want to be part of a global and agile team, you might be our next colleague. Welcome with your application today.

For more information please contact:
Niclas Kling, Head of Zeekr PMO, niclas.kling@geelydesign.com for questions regarding the position
Kristina Larsson Djokovic, Senior Recruiter, +46 72 988 85 44, for questions regarding the recruitment process

Last application date: 2023-11-15

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications and CV's sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels.

Working at Lynk & Co Design

We are engineers, developers and innovators from around the world. Joined together by entrepreneurship, our unique blend of Chinese and Scandinavian culture and a belief in a smarter more sustainable future.

- Supportive and creative work environment


- 30 days of vacation and additional 6 days paid ATK- days annually


- Great office location at Lindholmen Science Park