Exterior Designer Specialist

Overview of Job Role Be part of an agile team in the heart of London that is redefining the future of automotive design. You will envision and create strikingly forward-thinking exterior and interior concepts, driving breakthrough ideas that shape products and experiences 5–10+ years ahead. You consistently challenge expectations with a high degree of human creativity and leverage AI-enhanced agility to deliver bold design solutions that both express and actively shape the brand vision.

Create compelling design proposals for concept and production vehicles, from ideation to final execution Balance multiple projects demonstrating creativity, attention to detail and clarity Collaborate with realisation teams to translate 2D sketches into 3D Translate trends and insights into forward-thinking design concepts Deliver high-quality sketches and visualisations that clearly communicate design intent Work closely with engineering and other functional teams to help maintain design intent throughout the development process.

Participate in technical and styling reviews, contributing to design quality, feasibility, and refinement of proposals.

Bold, forward-thinking designer with strong creative vision Exceptionally talented visual communicator Strong sense of form, proportion, and surface development Collaborative, self-driven, and craft oriented Clear and persuasive verbal communicator

• Degree in Automotive or Industrial Design (BS, BFA, MS or MFA) or similar
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, VRED, Blender (or similar)
• Strong exterior design portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical skills and process
• Application of AI tools for enhanced speed and agility a plus
• Prefer candidate with experience in automotive design studio as intern and/or graduate
• Ability to translate briefs and feedback into innovative and bold design proposals

This is not an exhaustive list and you are required to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties which may change from time to time to reflect changes in the Company’s approach to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private medical & dental cover
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Remote Working Policy (2 Days per week)
• Flexible start / finish times
• Early Friday option
• Offices in the heart of Paddington, 5 minutes walk from the station

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

London London United Kingdom

Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result:
Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel.

With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.