Freelance Senior Exterior Designer

• Independently develop and further refine exterior design concepts based on design briefs, sketches, 2D drawings, and styling guidelines
• Develop original design ideas and compelling styling solutions for demanding projects
• Translate design intent into high-quality, precise exterior design solutions
• Develop and elaborate exterior forms, body surfaces, and add-on components
• Develop and optimize proportions, surfaces, form transitions, and character lines
• Develop and evaluate different design variants and independently evolve design concepts
• Take responsibility for the design quality and consistency of assigned project areas
• Further develop and refine design concepts to a high level of design maturity
• Prepare and present design stages for design reviews, presentations, visualizations, and other digital applications
• Collaborate closely with designers, CAS modelers, engineers, and other project stakeholders
• Coordinate professionally and engage in constructive exchange within interdisciplinary project teams
• Independently manage complex design tasks and reliably deliver project objectives and quality standards

• At least 8 years of professional experience as an Exterior Designer, ideally in automotive or high-end product design
• Extensive experience developing and implementing exterior design concepts and styling solutions
• Strong conceptual and design skills, with the ability to independently develop design directions
• Advanced proficiency in relevant 2D and 3D design software
• Confident use of digital design and visualization tools
• Proven ability to translate design briefs, 2D sketches, and styling guidelines into high-quality exterior design concepts
• Strong understanding of design, proportions, surfaces, form language, and aesthetics
• Excellent eye for detail, surface quality, and the design implementation of creative intent
• Ability to critically evaluate and further develop design concepts, bringing them to a high level of design quality
• Experience independently managing demanding design tasks and project areas
• Independent, structured, and responsible approach to work
• Strong team orientation and enthusiasm for collaborating in interdisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Willingness to work on a project basis as a freelancer

• Fair and transparent freelance compensation
• Flexible, project-based collaboration
• A professional, international, and interdisciplinary working environment
• Potential for additional projects following successful collaboration
• Challenging and diverse exterior design projects in automotive and product design
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative design, 3D, and digital projects at the highest level
• Responsible assignments with high creative and design standards
• Collaboration with experienced design, CAS, and development teams