I am a designer with an unwavering passion for groundbreaking vehicle design and more than 28 years of premium automotive experience. I specialize in design, advanced surface modeling, and high-end visualization, delivering large-scale programs for brands such as BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Zeekr, Mini, and more. My defining achievements include leading the complete design of the SION electric vehicle and shaping the interior of the Zeekr 009. I value integrity, accountability, and excellence; under pressure I remain calm and solution-focused, balancing creativity with precision. I also excel at cross-cultural collaboration, clear communication, and leadership in multidisciplinary teams, always aiming to deliver future-ready vehicles that resonate with markets and brands.

Xavier Boüchan

I am a designer with an unwavering passion for groundbreaking vehicle design and more than 28 years of premium automotive experience. I specialize in design, advanced surface modeling, and high-end visualization, delivering large-scale programs for brands such as BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Zeekr, Mini, and more. My defining achievements include leading the complete design of the SION electric vehicle and shaping the interior of the Zeekr 009. I value integrity, accountability, and excellence; under pressure I remain calm and solution-focused, balancing creativity with precision. I also excel at cross-cultural collaboration, clear communication, and leadership in multidisciplinary teams, always aiming to deliver future-ready vehicles that resonate with markets and brands.

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I am a designer with an unwavering passion for groundbreaking vehicle design and more than 28 years of premium automotive experience. I specialize in design, advanced surface modeling, and high-end visualization, delivering large-scale programs for brands such as BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Zeekr, Mini, and more.

My defining achievements include leading the complete design of the SION electric vehicle and shaping the interior of the Zeekr 009. I value integrity, accountability, and excellence; under pressure I remain calm and solution-focused, balancing creativity with precision. I also excel at cross-cultural collaboration, clear communication, and leadership in multidisciplinary teams, always aiming to deliver future-ready vehicles that resonate with markets and brands.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Chief Designer and Project Manager
January 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Led cross-functional teams and coordinated complex design programs from concept to realization; ensured creative excellence, brand alignment, and timely delivery across exterior and interior design projects. Collaborated with premium brands including BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Geely, Borgward, Sono Motors, Dyson, EPIC Games, and Sensable.
Project Manager + CAD / CAS Modeler at Various
December 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Exteriors and interiors Class-A modeling for concept and production; involved in projects such as BMW 1 and BMW 3; MINI.
Project Leader + Trainer + CAD / CAS Modeler at Various
June 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Class-A modeling for concept and production; Reverse Engineering (RSC) techniques; trained teams internationally in Class-A surface creation; projects included BMW X5, BMW X6, MINI, Audi, Waldmeister; used GOM scanners and Faro for mesh/point-cloud data; benchmarks conducted across USA, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.
Industrial and Character Designer at Sensable
November 1, 2005 - October 21, 2025
Industrial and character design; conducted workshops for character design; benchmarks in North America and Germany.
CAD / CAS Alias + Maya Visualization + Designer – Automotive Lighting at AUMOTIVE LIGHTING
July 1, 2005 - October 21, 2025
CAD/CAS Alias and Maya visualization; 2D sketches and renderings for various clients (headlamps and lighting components).
Project Leader and Web Developer at México - Mexico City
January 1, 2002 - October 21, 2025
Web design and concept development; programming using HTML, Flash, Dreamweaver and JavaScript.
Car Designer at Volkswagen
December 1, 2000 - October 21, 2025
Exterior and interior design, rims and headlamps; contributed to various vehicle models and brand identity; designed logos on headlamps.

Education

Master of Arts in Transportation Design at Fachhochschule Pforzheim
March 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005
Diplom (Military Service) at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 2000
High School at Ejercito Nacional de México
March 1, 1996 - February 1, 1997
Undergraduate Studies at UVM Universidad del Valle de México, Campus Lomas Verdes
August 1, 1992 - May 1, 1995
German Language Courses at Goethe Institut
June 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Additional Studies at Universidad Autónoma de México
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services