Senior Automotive Interior Designer

Overview

Who we are

Calty Design Research, Inc. is part of Toyota’s global design network and contributes innovative design concepts for a diverse vehicle and mobility lineup. Calty’s primary goal is to research market trends and create innovative vehicle and mobility designs that reflect US tastes as well as other global markets. We participate in a variety of project activities, including experimental concepts, advanced, competition and production design for the Toyota and Lexus brands. These design solutions are often shared and developed in collaboration with other Toyota design, planning, engineering and manufacturing groups in Japan and the US. Our goal at Calty is to bring passion and creativity to every aspect of our design work. We invite you to explore career opportunities at Calty and a chance to be a part of our exciting journey.

Who We’re Looking For

We are currently seeking a Senior Automotive Interior Designer for our Production Design Studio located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Originating and developing ideas for concepts, near production and/or production design for mobility products by performing the following duties as a member of a project team;

• Producing automotive interior sketches, rendering and full scale illustrations for concept and/or production products;

• Participating in mobility design development or adaptation and oversees projects as assigned;

• Creating design/styling ideas based on factors such as aesthetics, human factors, materials, engineering, packaging, application, methods of production, cost, market characteristics and appropriateness based on objectives of project;

• Preparing design data and line drawings for model-making and engineering;

• Working with modelers to develop scale and/or full-size model of design (gives guidance regarding design changes as required);

• Conducting research to support development of project concepts;

• Integrating findings and concepts into two and three dimensional sketches and models.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s in Transportation Design, or a similar discipline;

• 5+ years’ automotive design experience with 3+ years in automotive production design;

• Demonstrated skill in verbal and visual communication, analytic skills, attention to detail, planning and organizing and collaboration.

Portfolios with samples of interior automotive work are required for consideration. Portfolios too large to submit as an attachment can be emailed to human_resources@calty.toyota.com. Please reference "AA-Int" in the subject line.  

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.