Automotive Exterior Designer – Staff Leasing Contract

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 200,000 employees, of which 55% are employed in R&D, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei invests more than 20% of revenues in R&D every year: in the past 10 years our total R&D investments exceed 150B USD.

By the end of 2023, Huawei held +140.000 active patents.

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Huawei's end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Who we are

· Our motto is "make it possible", we use our customer-centric obsession, our perseverance, our dedication and a continuous self-challenge to accomplish the most challenging goals and always raise the bar!

· We think and execute very fast, but we are never superficial and always guarantee the highest standards.

· We are obsessed about continuous improvement and about creating value for the company, for the employees and for society.

· We are like a big multicultural family where relationships are informal and direct and where cooperation and support are our daily keywords.

· We are a place where "results talk and ideas walk", good ideas are always welcome, but you have to take ownership and make them happen too.

· Openness and flexibility are our mantra.

Automotive Exterior Designer in a nutshell

The position will be part of our Raffaello Research Center (RRC), one of Huawei's research centers committed to enhancing the quality of Huawei products by creating a strong design ecosystem. As a Car Designer at RRC, you will play an active role on the automotive design team, collaborating in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment. You will work closely with experts in Product, User Experience, Brand, and Retail Design to shape the future of Huawei products and consumer experiences globally. The studio is located in Milan, Italy, one of Europe’s most dynamic and international cities.

What will be your main responsibilities?

· Generate automotive exterior design projects at RRC, actively participating in all stages of the process to create competitive and successful solutions.

· Willingness to understand the design activities, working from initial concepts through to production-ready designs, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

· Bring strong creative enthusiasm and attention to detail, focusing on refining design solutions and exploring innovative ideas.

· Communicate and present internally designed concepts effectively, ensuring a clear and consistent understanding.

· Develop a solid knowledge of the Chinese automotive market,

· Travel to China or other project-related locations a few times per year to support projects, conduct benchmarking, and engage with the HQ design team.

What are the skills required for this position?

· A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Automotive Design.

· At least 4 years of experience in design, gained within a top-level agency or an in-house design team.

· Proficiency in 2D/3D design techniques, including sketching and rendering.

· Advanced skills in Blender for 3D modeling and rendering.

· Willingness to follow up on clay models, both in small and full scale.

· Interest in and experience with AI tools to improve design quality and efficiency.

· A strong portfolio that demonstrates design solutions across different business sectors.

· Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· A team player who can also work independently, with a positive and proactive attitude.

· Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of Chinese will be considered a plus.

· Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment.

What We Offer:

We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest-growing multinational technology companies, challenging work, and a competitive salary package. Personal development is ensured through many training opportunities in Western Europe and abroad.

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Company Info:

Huawei Technologies Italia S.r.l.

Registered Office: Via Lorenteggio 240, Tower A, Milan

Raffaello Research Center Office address: Via Silvio Pellico 7, Milano