Brazilian transportation Designer with 15+ years of experience in automotive interior and exterior design, leading concept-to-production vehicle programs for global OEMs. Strong expertise in design leadership, team mentoring, and crossfunctional collaboration across China, Brazil, and Europe.

Artur de Melo

Brazilian transportation Designer with 15+ years of experience in automotive interior and exterior design, leading concept-to-production vehicle programs for global OEMs. Strong expertise in design leadership, team mentoring, and crossfunctional collaboration across China, Brazil, and Europe.

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Brazilian transportation Designer with 15+ years of experience in automotive
interior and exterior design, leading concept-to-production vehicle programs for
global OEMs. Strong expertise in design leadership, team mentoring, and crossfunctional collaboration across China, Brazil, and Europe.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Transportation Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Torino (IT) – Worked on concept-to-production design proposals focusing on interior/exterior concepts, CMF refinement, and storytelling visuals; collaborated with cross-functional teams to balance design intent with engineering feasibility.
Lead Interior Designer at Li Auto
July 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Beijing, CN – Led interior design development for Li Auto L6 SUV from concept through production sign-off; aligned CMF, UX/UI strategies, and engineering feasibility with cross-functional teams; mentored junior designers and delivered immersive, target-driven design proposals.
Transportation Designer at Freelancer
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Freelance transportation design work including concept development and collaboration with international studios, focusing on interior/exterior concept proposals and production-ready visuals. Based in Torino, Italy.
Senior Interior Designer at GWM (Great Wall Motors)
July 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Led interior design for GWM programs including L6 SUV; collaborated with VP Design to merge rugged functionality with refined craft; contributed to CMF and UX strategies and production-ready interiors for flagship models (Wey Mocha, Wey Gaoshan, ORA Good Cat).
Senior Interior & Exterior Designer at FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
November 1, 2008 - July 1, 2017
Senior interior & exterior designer at Betim, Brazil; contributed to product design and cabin concepts for Fiat models.
Internship & Exterior Designer at SPEED
May 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Internship and exterior design work including full-scale mockups for concept and show cars; presented at auto shows.
Senior Interior & Exterior Designer at FCA
November 1, 2008 - July 1, 2017
Led cross-functional interior and exterior projects, linking the Design and R&D departments to create standardized cross-design components and a parallel development pipeline for multiple programs, including facelifts and new platform programs. Drove design consistency across FCA studios and supported production and concept vehicles.

Education

Master of Transportation Design at FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Industrial Design at FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor Degree - Industrial Design at FAAP - Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Master Degree - Transportation Design at FAAP - Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor Degree - Industrial Design at FAAP Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Master Degree - Transportation Design at FAAP Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Red Dot Design
January 1, 2016 - May 4, 2026
iF Design
January 1, 2017 - May 4, 2026
Red Dot Design - FIAT Torino
January 1, 2016 - May 4, 2026
iF Design - FIAT Torino
January 1, 2017 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other