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Function: Creative Interior Automotive Design
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working
Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.
Purpose of the Role
As a Creative Automotive Interior Designer you will collaborate with the Head of Interior Design and the Advanced, Interior and Mulliner Design Managers to deliver our Interior Design ambitions and to shape our Beyond100+ strategy. You will be responsible for shaping Bentley’s automotive future by creating and delivering advanced, production and even bespoke coach-built Interiors for our ever increasing range of Hybrid and Electric vehicles.
You will develop your ideas digitally using the highly skilled teams within the department such as Advanced Digital Surfacing and A-Class CAD Surfacing to realise your proposals. Regular reviews in Virtual Reality and VRED with the Design Team, Head of Interior Design and the Design Director will give you the platform to present and express your ideas and proposals.
The chosen design proposals will be developed in 3D and your role is to work closely with the design team to ensure that your advanced thinking can be turned into production reality for our discerning customers. Reporting into the Head of Interior Design your main responsibilities include;
* Creative design ideation and Design Strategies for new projects, working with the Interior Designers and wider teams within the department. This can be focused on the whole architecture or detail design areas
* Supervising the development of the Design proposals in 3D as physical and digital models
* Supervising the design proposals on models, co-coordinating the work with the Lead interior designers & Interior Design Managers
* Supervising the development of surfaces in 3D data, based around pre-agreed technical documentation & hard points, and challenging these as appropriate
About the Team
This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a pivotal department within Bentley responsible for creating everything from initial concept to the final design. The Design Department is responsible for creating everything from the initial concept to the final design of the Interior and Exterior Design and Colour & Trim as well as for Modelling & Design Operations and Design Projects.
About you – Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be a Creative Interior Designer with proven experience of working in design production or conceptual projects, which have been undertaken and/or managed by yourself.
* Strong standard of proficiency in 2D (Photoshop or similar) & 3D (Blender, Alias, Sub-D or similar) software, design and development skills
* Process coordination with the systematic and timely procurement of all required documentation regarding the design input as required by the model build and development
* Proposal of technical and design solutions based on sound technical information.
* Demonstrable up to date knowledge of competitor design direction and state-of-the-art technologies for area of expertise
* Understanding of engineering drawings and section books with detailed understanding of Product Emergence Process
* Problem solving and creation of practical solutions also the ability to communicate and present design proposals across different forums
* An Automotive & Transport Design Degree or equivalent relevant experience
What Bentley Offers
* Hybrid working options
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
* Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
* Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
* Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
* Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
* Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
* Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
* Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving
Please submit a portfolio of your relevant Design work, (a .pdf file max 10 pages), to include: examples of Ideation, Creativity, Production, Modelling & Design projects.
The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.
#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.
We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley.
Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.
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