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Job Opportunity: Senior Exterior Detail Designer – Lighting, Wheels & Functional Components
Locations: Turin, Italy & Chongqing, China
Type: Full-Time onsite
We’re looking for a Senior Exterior Detail Designer with a sharp eye for form, function, and innovation;
someone who brings deepexpertise in automotive lighting systems (headlamps, taillamps), wheels, and other functional exterior components.
What You’ll Do
- Shape the Details: Design and refine key exterior elements like lighting clusters, wheels, and trim, using sketching, rendering, and 3D tools.
- Spot Trends Early: Research design trends, materials, and lighting technologies (LED, OLED, finishes) to inspire future‑ready solutions.
- Collaborate Globally: Align with international design studios and our HQ in China to maintain consistency and innovation across programs.
- Communicate with Impact: Present ideas clearly and visually to stakeholders.
- Stay on Track: Support project timelines while balancing creativity, quality, and feasibility.





What You Bring
- Strong aesthetic sensitivity and 3D design skills.
- Solid experience in automotive lighting and exterior components.
- Ability to translate design vision into technically viable solutions.
- Strong hand and digital sketching abilities.
- Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, Blender, VRED, or similar.
- Understanding of exterior lighting technology, materials (plastic, metal), and finish treatments.
- Passion for innovation and precision in design.
- Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Excellent time management and ability to adapt in fast‑paced environments.
- Fluent English (spoken and written) is required.
- Knowledge of Italian or Chinese is considered a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Transportation Design, Automotive Design, or Industrial Design.
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive indus

📌 Exterior Components Designer (Italia)
🏢 Changan Automobile Design Center Europe
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