BE PART OF THE TEAM
studiokurbos is an owner-managed, independent design studio with locations in Stuttgart and Shanghai.We are looking for experienced freelance Senior Exterior Designers to join our design team. You will translate creative design ideas and styling concepts into high-quality and compelling exterior design concepts. You will work independently on demanding projects, take responsibility for the design development, and bring a strong sense of proportion, surfaces, form language and detail.
The position is offered as a freelance, project-based engagement and is available immediately. The scope of the work can be adapted flexibly depending on the specific project requirements.
YOUR MISSION
- Independently develop and further refine exterior design concepts based on design briefs, sketches, 2D drawings and styling requirements
- Develop independent design ideas and compelling styling solutions for demanding projects
- Translate design intent into high-quality and precise exterior design solutions
- Develop and refine exterior forms, body surfaces and add-on components
- Develop and optimize proportions, surfaces, form transitions and character lines with a strong focus on design quality and precision
- Develop and evaluate different design variants and independently further develop design concepts
- Take responsibility for the design quality and consistency of assigned project areas
- Further develop and refine design concepts to a high level of design maturity
- Prepare design stages for design reviews, presentations, visualizations and other digital applications
- Work closely with designers, CAS modelers, engineers and other project stakeholders
- Coordinate closely with project teams and contribute constructively to interdisciplinary collaboration
- Independently handle complex design tasks and reliably deliver project objectives and quality standards
YOUR PROFILE
- At least 8 years of professional experience as an Exterior Designer, ideally in automotive or high-end product design
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing exterior design concepts and styling solutions
- Strong conceptual and creative design skills, with the ability to independently develop design directions
- Excellent knowledge of relevant 2D and 3D design software
- Confident working with digital design and visualization tools
- Strong ability to translate design briefs, 2D sketches and styling requirements into high-quality exterior design concepts
- Strong understanding of design, proportions, surfaces, form language and aesthetics
- Excellent eye for detail, surface quality and the effective realization of design intent
- Ability to critically evaluate design concepts, further develop them and bring them to a high level of design quality
- Experience in independently managing demanding design tasks and project areas
- Independent, structured and responsible way of working
- Strong team orientation and enthusiasm for working in interdisciplinary project teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Very good written and spoken German and English
- Willingness to work on a freelance, project-based basis
WE OFFER
- Challenging and diverse exterior design projects in the automotive and product design sectors
- The opportunity to work on innovative design, 3D and digital projects at the highest level
- Responsible tasks with a high level of design ambition
- Collaboration with experienced design, CAS and engineering teams
- Fair and transparent freelance compensation
- Flexible, project-based collaboration
- A professional, international and interdisciplinary working environment
- Prospect of further projects based on successful collaboration