McLaren Automotive are looking for a talented Interior Design Manager at their Bicester office. This role sits at the heart of strategic decision-making, turning market data into actionable insights for a company that's revolutionising haptic entertainment technology. You'll work directly with leadership to shape the company's direction in the cinema and simulation markets.

About the Role

The purpose of the role of an Interior Design Manager is to lead the design and development of innovative and high-quality future vehicle interiors, blending cutting-edge aesthetic concepts with functional engineering. This individual will be responsible for conceptualising and creating visually compelling, ergonomically efficient, and market-relevant interior designs of both concept and production vehicles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage a talented group of designers, and ensure that our interiors not only meet customer expectations but also align with brand identity and market trends.

Accountabilities

• Build key relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative Interior design concepts.
• Work closely with other departments such as engineering, marketing, and manufacturing, ensuring that the interior design aligns with technical feasibility, market positioning, and production requirements.
• Presenting design proposals to internal stakeholders, executives, and external partners, the design manager effectively communicates the rationale behind design decisions and persuasively advocates for their implementation.

The Candidate we're looking for

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in automotive interior design, engineering, and materials.

Technical skills:

• Advanced Sketching & Visualization: Communicative freehand sketching and digital rendering to explore and communicate designs clearly, and 3D visualization skills alongside Photoshop to produce high-level presentation content visuals.
• 3D Modelling Proficiency: Expertise in software such as Alias or Blender, for creating and exploring concept themes, as well as aiding communication with the CAS modelling team.

Personal attributes:

• Passion for continuous improvement and learning, keeping up-to-date with emerging trends and innovations in technology, design, and the automotive market.
• Ability to articulate complex design ideas, technical challenges, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and external partners.

Benefits

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

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