# Senior/Chief Automotive Designer

**Company:** BYD Europe
**Department:** R&D
**Location:** Milan

**About BYD**

Our Purpose is to **_build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature._** We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

**About BYD Milan Design Studio**

BYD Milan Design Studio is seeking Junior/Senior/Chief Automotive Exterior & Interior Designers for our multicultural team. This role focuses on automotive styling creation (covering exterior & interior) and concept innovation. We welcome talents at all career stages to co-build BYD’s global styling language.

**General Requirements (All Levels):**

- Fluent in English (written & spoken);

- Bachelor’s or higher in Automotive/Transportation/Industrial/Interior Design;

- Mandatory professional automotive design portfolio;

- Passion for automotive innovation & European design trends;

- Ability to work in a multicultural international team.

**Level-specific Focus & Responsibilities**

**_Senior_**

- Core Focus：Independent project delivery + junior team guidance

- Skills：Proven automotive exterior/interior styling experience; Excellent independent design & problem-solving ability; Proficient in using various design software and tools for proposal delivery, with hands-on experience and control over digital and physical models

- Responsibilities：Independently deliver end-to-end styling solutions; Ensure design feasibility with engineering teams; Lead project-specific trend research; Guide juniors and participate in design reviews.

**_Chief_**

- Core Focus：Team building & management + global styling strategy & coordination

- Skills：Extensive automotive styling leadership experience (luxury/flagship preferred); Proven team building, talent development & design management capabilities; Global design vision & strategic trend insight

- Responsibilities：Lead the studio’s exterior/interior styling strategy and creative direction; Build & manage an international high-performing styling team; Drive innovation in BYD’s styling language; Coordinate with global design/engineering teams for design realization

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_If you align with our mission and have the skills we need, apply to be our Automotive Designer in Milan today. Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future!_

_Please send a copy of your design portfolio to_ **_tao.xinlong@byd.com_** _._

**Location:** Milan, Italy  
**Type of Employment:** Full-time

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