Junior Automotive Component & Detail Designer (Research) - Auburn Hills, MI

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Mission:

Contribute to the research, design, and development of automotive components and detailed parts
(interior and/or exterior), with a strong focus on innovation, usability, and integration of AI-driven
design tools.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design automotive components and detailed elements (interior trims, controls, lighting, interfaces,
  exterior details)
• Conduct design research on trends, user behavior, materials, and emerging technologies
• Develop creative concepts aligned with brand identity and product strategy
• Use AI-assisted tools for ideation, concept generation, visualization, and design optimization
• Produce sketches, 2D/3D models, renderings, and presentations
• Collaborate with engineering, UX/UI, CMF, and R&D teams
• Integrate technical, ergonomic, regulatory, and industrial constraints
• Participate in design reviews and iterative development processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
• Experience using AI tools for concept generation, visual exploration, and rapid ideation
• Understanding of AI-assisted workflows in design (generative design, image generation, data-driven insights)
• Ability to critically evaluate and refine AI-generated outputs
• Interest in emerging AI technologies applied to mobility and product design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating attention to detail, form development, and component design
• Sketching (hand and digital)
• 3D modeling tools (Alias, Rhino, Blender, Catia, SolidWorks or similar)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and automotive constraints
• Sensitivity to UX, ergonomics, and CMF

Preferred Qualifications:

• Creativity and curiosity
• Strong attention to detail
• Openness to feedback and learning
• Team spirit and good communication skills
• Proactive mindset

Portfolio Requirements:

This position requires a portfolio be submitted with your application. Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement.

Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:

• Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applying
• Your most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldest
• When appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e.: if a full model is presented, provide explanation to explain you were responsible for the full model or that your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)
• Although depictions of your professional work are needed, you're also welcome to submit work you've accomplished on a personal basis; however, the two should be separated and kept in separate sections of the portfolio
• When naming your portfolio, please use the following naming convention: Lastname-firstname-portfolio.pdf

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.