As a sailor and offroader, I find challenging nature and pushing boundaries fascinating. To date, I have held positions as an industrial designer, interior designer, and trim design engineer. I am familiar with production methods, design processes, market targets, and working within the framework of a company's vision. I am also interested in the educational aspect of design, teaching at a university. I have worked extensively with suppliers on perceived quality, human-machine interface, UI/UX, user experience, CMF and upholstery design, and I have detailed experience in DFMEA-PFMEA-test-validation, GD&T, material selection, light source design, and surface design within the design process. I am motivated to take on new challenges and projects, and I believe my analytical mindset, cross-functional experience, and automotive knowledge would add value.

Efe Çukur

As a sailor and offroader, I find challenging nature and pushing boundaries fascinating. To date, I have held positions as an industrial designer, interior designer, and trim design engineer. I am familiar with production methods, design processes, market targets, and working within the framework of a company's vision. I am also interested in the educational aspect of design, teaching at a university. I have worked extensively with suppliers on perceived quality, human-machine interface, UI/UX, user experience, CMF and upholstery design, and I have detailed experience in DFMEA-PFMEA-test-validation, GD&T, material selection, light source design, and surface design within the design process. I am motivated to take on new challenges and projects, and I believe my analytical mindset, cross-functional experience, and automotive knowledge would add value.

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As a sailor and offroader, I find challenging nature and pushing boundaries fascinating. To date, I have held positions as an industrial designer, interior designer, and trim design engineer.

I am familiar with production methods, design processes, market targets, and working within the framework of a company’s vision. I am also interested in the educational aspect of design, teaching at a university. I have worked extensively with suppliers on perceived quality, human-machine interface, UI/UX, user experience, CMF and upholstery design, and I have detailed experience in DFMEA-PFMEA-test-validation, GD&T, material selection, light source design, and surface design within the design process. I am motivated to take on new challenges and projects, and I believe my analytical mindset, cross-functional experience, and automotive knowledge would add value.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

R&D Trim Design Engineer at TEMSA Skoda Sabancı
August 1, 2025 - Present
R&D trim design engineer focused on interior trim development, surface design and CMF alignment; collaborated with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet project targets.
Industrial Designer at BUDDE INDUSTRIE DESIGN
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Industrial designer working on product design development; contributed to multiple client projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams in Germany.
Industrial Design Team Leader at GUNSEL Electric Vehicles
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Led the industrial design team for EV programs; directed exterior and interior design activities; managed cross-functional coordination and production readiness from 2020-2024.
Industrial Design Internship at PT Başak Tractor / Turkey
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Industrial design internship; gained hands-on experience in tractor and agricultural equipment design.
Graphic Design Member at Accell Bicycle / Turkey
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Graphic design contributor for marketing materials and product visuals.
Interior Designer & Team Leader at GUNSEL Electric Vehicles
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Interior design lead and team leader; contributed to upholstery, ergonomics, and interior surface design; team management responsibilities 2018-2020.

Education

Design Studies Master Program at Izmir University of Economics
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Industrial Design Bachelor Degree at Izmir University of Economics
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Patent: Exterior Design - GUNSEL B9 / J9
January 1, 2021 - February 12, 2026
GD&T Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Certificate
January 1, 2021 - February 12, 2026
Inhouse Lecturer Education, GUNSEL Academy
January 1, 2022 - February 12, 2026
Project Management, GUNSEL Academy
January 1, 2023 - February 12, 2026
Oral Presentation at 4th International Mediterranean Congress: A Comparative Study of Automotive / Transportation Design Programs & University Industry Cooperation Models in Higher Education
January 1, 2023 - February 12, 2026
Culture, exhibition exposer (Pending)
January 1, 2017 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

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