Lead Automotive Design Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish the standard for the application of Gravity Sketch within automotive design processes, remaining at the cutting edge of advancements in 3D, VR, and AI to provide innovative, customer-centric solutions and workflows. You should be motivated by exploring new working methods and dissatisfied with conventional practices.

• Create and disseminate best practices, reusable frameworks, and new workflow methodologies to foster scalable success within the team.

• Shape the delivery approach of the broader Design Consulting team through your contributions and expertise.

• Spearhead intricate onboarding programs, advanced workshops, and cross-functional training sessions that generate tangible value for clients.

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and leadership teams to integrate new working methods.

• Adapt your delivery style for diverse audiences, ranging from hands-on designers to senior stakeholders.

• Partner closely with the Customer Success manager to synchronize account strategies and rollout plans.

• Work with Sales on late-stage opportunities and strategic demonstrations.

• Offer organized feedback to Product based on actual customer workflows and challenges.

• Promote user engagement by planning and executing demos, training, pilots, and project support for various audiences.

• Take charge of developing scalable training content that motivates a variety of cross-functional users across design, engineering, CMF, and other business functions to incorporate the tool into their workflows.

• As the lead, you will collaborate closely with the Customer Success team to coordinate strategic rollouts and partner with leadership to manage quarterly planning across the account.

• Define and diligently monitor success metrics throughout engagements, crafting compelling narratives around adoption, workflow transformation, and ROI, and clearly conveying these results both internally and externally.

• Oversee and allocate resources necessary to support our customers based on their journey stage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Located on the East Coast of the USA, with a willingness to travel quarterly at the manager's discretion for onsite delivery.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with software in automotive design.

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Gravity Sketch, and other 3D, AI, and CAD programs (e.g., Rhino, Alias, Catia, Modo, KeyShot, Blender; not all are mandatory).

• Advanced understanding of using Gravity Sketch in the automotive design process. Familiarity with the design process in industrial design or engineering is advantageous.

• Strong grasp of automotive design workflows (concept → Class-A surfacing → visualization).

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, coupled with strong teamwork abilities are crucial.

• Highly self-motivated; capable of functioning independently and leading engagements without close supervision.

• Strong organizational capabilities, managing multiple high-impact projects effectively.

• Comfortable operating within a hybrid, globally distributed team.

• Passionate and inquisitive: A keen interest in VR, design, and understanding product development; a curious nature that enjoys deep dives into problem-solving.

• Grit: A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a desire for success; willing to get hands-on and assist wherever necessary.

• People-oriented: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; strong listening and relationship-building abilities; adept at adjusting communication styles to suit various personality types.

• (We acknowledge that this is a rare skill set—candidates with significant automotive experience and relevant VR/tool experience are highly encouraged to apply.)

🏝️ Benefits

• Unrestricted holidays: The startup environment can be demanding, and we encourage you to take time off to recharge and relax.

• £50 per month (or equivalent in dollars) for personal wellbeing expenses.

• Private healthcare coverage.

• £1,000 (or equivalent in dollars) annual budget for professional development. While you will gain significant knowledge here, we understand there may be additional learning needs. This budget is designed to support your career advancement.

• Team lunch Wednesdays: Join us for in-person gatherings or virtually with food delivery credits.

• Social events and an annual global meetup: We are passionate about bringing everyone together whenever possible, fostering stronger connections and alignment.

• Enhanced parental leave policy (for both maternity and paternity).

• Cyclescheme & Techscheme.