REQ ID: 123233
JOB TITLE: Brand + Classic Cars Design Manager
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING DATE: 17/04/2024

END DATE: 01/05/2024
LOCATION: Ryton
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The recently established Brand Design team, work at the centre of the wider Creative organisation, to clearly define the identity and attributes of each of these brands. At the heart of our future strategy, is a commitment to delivering a truly “modern luxury” experience in both the products we create and the services we provide.

Although the company at large is very much future focussed, JLR Classic occupies a unique position, as custodians of these iconic vehicle brands, with an amazing back catalogue of products to draw inspiration from. JLR Classic provide the widest range of products, services and experiences of any classic car organisation: continuation models, reborn factory rebuilds, restorations, bespoke commissions and modern interpretations, all with a global customer base. 

As the market for high value, bespoke commissions expands & previous boundaries between “old & new” become ever more blurred, JLR Classic will harness new technology & modern design thinking, to create truly desirable products, that help to enhance our iconic legacy.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

The successful candidate will lead all areas of design for multiple projects across all brands within Classic. You will need to be highly creative, inspiring the wider team with a clear vision for each project, that will be taken through to delivery, maintaining the highest standards of design excellence at all stages.

The role requires the knowledge and confidence to create compelling proposals across vehicle and brand design. These proposals will cover a range of areas from bespoke clients, to branding, branded goods, partnership vehicles and reimagined vehicle concepts. This all needs to be simultaneously balanced with managing the practical feasibility aspects of each project, to ensure a successful outcome, that fulfils the clients’ expectations and business needs.

You will work closely with senior management within Classic, while also reporting into the senior Brand Design management, providing a vital link between the two departments and ensuring that there is clarity and consistency in the delivery of all projects. The design manager will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong day-to-day working relationship with multiple key stakeholders across the business.

 Knowledge, skills & experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience and ability in illustration and visual evaluation skills to communicate ideas and solutions.

• Proven experience of the generation of vehicle designs (exterior and interior) including experience of visualising and communicating design solutions in 2D and 3D.

• Thorough knowledge of classic cars and an appreciation of their history and relevance.

• Expert level of proficiency using 2D design software - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Strong level of experience using 3D design and visualisation software – Alias / V-Red etc.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you’ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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