Hi, I'm Daniel Frieg, a German automotive designer based in Gothenburg with a Master’s degree in Transportation Design from the Umeå Institute of Design (2011). Over the past decade, I have shaped exterior and lighting design for global brands, most recently leading head and rear lamp production design at ZEEKR and collaborating closely with engineering teams. My toolset spans CAD, 3D modeling, and digital sketching, including Autodesk Alias, Inventor, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite. I also work with AI-assisted design tools like Midjourney and Vizcom to accelerate and enhance ideation. I’m driven by sustainable materials and brand consistency, and I enjoy mentoring junior designers and working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and management. I’m fluent in German, English, and Swedish.

Daniel Frieg

Hi, I'm Daniel Frieg, a German automotive designer based in Gothenburg with a Master’s degree in Transportation Design from the Umeå Institute of Design (2011). Over the past decade, I have shaped exterior and lighting design for global brands, most recently leading head and rear lamp production design at ZEEKR and collaborating closely with engineering teams. My toolset spans CAD, 3D modeling, and digital sketching, including Autodesk Alias, Inventor, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite. I also work with AI-assisted design tools like Midjourney and Vizcom to accelerate and enhance ideation. I’m driven by sustainable materials and brand consistency, and I enjoy mentoring junior designers and working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and management. I’m fluent in German, English, and Swedish.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Daniel Frieg, a German automotive designer based in Gothenburg with a Master’s degree in Transportation Design from the Umeå Institute of Design (2011). Over the past decade, I have shaped exterior and lighting design for global brands, most recently leading head and rear lamp production design at ZEEKR and collaborating closely with engineering teams.

My toolset spans CAD, 3D modeling, and digital sketching, including Autodesk Alias, Inventor, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite. I also work with AI-assisted design tools like Midjourney and Vizcom to accelerate and enhance ideation. I’m driven by sustainable materials and brand consistency, and I enjoy mentoring junior designers and working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and management. I’m fluent in German, English, and Swedish.

See more

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Swedish
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Automotive Designer at ZEEKR Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Lead Designer of Head/Rear Production Car Lamps. Collaborated with Engineering and managed a team of CAD modellers. Implemented Advanced Sustainable Materials to attract Gen Z customers.
Automotive Designer at LYNK&CO Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Created ideation work for the WAYMO ROBO Taxi. Contributed to building the LYNK&CO Brand.
Junior Automotive Designer at KISKA DESIGN
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Developed and delivered advanced footwear design projects for Adidas. Assisted motorcycle designs for KTM, Husqvarna and CF Moto.
Automotive Design Intern at Volkswagen
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Internship in automotive design.
Automotive Design Intern at Toyota
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Internship in automotive design.

Education

Master's Degree in Transportation Design at Umeå Institute of Design, Sweden
January 1, 2011 - January 3, 2026

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other