JLR - Lead Designer, Materiality ( 12 Month FTC )

Designer is needed in Gaydon, United Kingdom.

Client: JLR

Location: Gaydon, United Kingdom

Contract: Other

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Designer, to join our Materiality team. As a key member of our creative team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of our vehicles by leveraging your expertise in material selection and design innovation. This role has the lead responsibility for designing and developing sustainable and responsible colour and materials content within the Materiality organisation for Our House of Brands - Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar programmes for both Core and Special Vehicles including Bespoke.

As a Colour and Materials Lead Designer you will create and realise innovative proof of concepts and material solutions for both interior and exterior applications from Concept through to Job 1 and beyond. Delivering more sustainable and responsible material initiatives and methods of make is key to the role.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Research trends, consumer insights, and competitor benchmarking for next-generation vehicles
• Develop new colours and materials, create mood boards, and material concepts
• Implement colour and material design proposals for concept vehicles
• Project management of vehicle & assets builds related to colour and material design
• Support Interior and Exterior teams with property builds

Requirements

• Proven creative and presentation skills using Adobe software and internet resources for research
• Good understanding of product, interior, and automotive design industry
• Knowledge of materials, processes, and suppliers with competitor awareness

Other Information

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.