Interior Design Manager

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Job Description
Design Managers must have expert experience in their field.  They must have in-depth knowledge of design process and what it takes to bring a car from sketch to reality.  They must utilize all design skill sets to create quality proposals of their own as well as guiding and mentoring others in parallel.  A proactive and collaborative personality is required to effectively lead single or multiple design programs.

Main Tasks
•    Propose innovative and world class design solutions which push the future development of both the Volvo & Polestar Brands
•    Create compelling and innovative design proposals for concept and production car programs in the form of sketches, renderings and 3D digital models
•    Collaborate cross functionally with all team disciplines   
•    Support program timing by delivering high quality design proposals with speed and efficiency
•    Mentoring younger designers in parallel to your own work

Main Responsibilities
•    Provide high quality designs through both 2D and 3D mediums
•    Support Digital and clay modellers with clear visual and verbal direction in the creation of digital models, physical models and CG renderings
•    Work on a broad range of advanced design and production programs
•    Present and communicate design proposals using multiple media
•    Work with other designers to help bring their ideations to life in 3D 
•    Organize and run design reviews on a regular basis as the lead role 
•    Collaborate with studio engineering on design solutions that can be brought to production – challenging what we do to make the best possible design and drive results.
•    Collaborating cross functionally with all team disciplines   
•    Review portfolios for interns and other positions when required
•    Collect and provide inspiration to the team – keep up to speed with the market/trends/competitors
•    Cultivate and demonstrate innovation. Inspire and motivate team members with energy to help them develop to their full potential.

Qualifications
•    Bachelor or master’s degree in design in transportation / automotive design
•    Express a high level of creativity through visual communication skills including: manual sketching, digital sketching, digital rendering, clay tape drawing and surface knowledge
•    Expert skills in Maya or blender polygon modelling, Alias Automotive Studio, VRed, VR, Photoshop, PPT and other visual medias
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal teams
•    Expert knowledge of design quality, themes, proportions and surface execution
•    Expert level of storytelling, organization skills and presentation skills both verbally and in graphic form
•    Interview and scouting skills for both potential designers/modellers, and interns
•    More than 8 years’ experience in the field of automotive design
•    Fluent English communication skills
•    Periodic travel may be required, including the potential for international travel for full time employees.