Exterior Designer - Automotive

Description

Exterior Creative Designer (Automotive)

Dearborn, MI (Hybrid: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote)

We're looking for a highly creative and strategic Exterior Designer to join our cutting-edge design studio in Dearborn. In this role, you'll be part of the Thrill Studio, contributing to both advanced concept development and production exterior programs for future vehicles.

This is an opportunity to shape the next generation of automotive design by combining bold creativity with technical excellence.

What You'll Do

• Develop innovative exterior design concepts from early ideation through production
• Create compelling sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models to communicate design vision
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including engineering and modeling
• Help define and evolve future-focused brand design language
• Contribute to both advanced (concept) and production-ready exterior designs
• Coordinate with clay modeling and digital sculpting teams to bring designs to life
• Solve design challenges related to mobility, connectivity, and evolving consumer needs

What You Bring

• Strong ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically
• Proven experience in automotive exterior design (concept +/or production)
• Proficiency in Alias or similar digital sculpting tools
• Experience collaborating with clay modeling teams (no hands-on sculpting required)
• Ability to deliver forward-thinking, brand-aligned design solutions
• Strong visual storytelling and presentation skills

What Sets You Apart

• Passion for future mobility and automotive innovation
• Ability to balance big-picture vision with executional detail
• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence design direction
• Comfortable working across digital and physical design environments

If you"re ready to help define the future of automotive exterior design, we'd love to connect.

Experience Level

• Prefer 3+ years experience
• May Consider Recent graduates with Exceptional Portfolio and Internships

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.