Bespoke Designer

Bespoke Designer Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via HaysLocation: ChichesterWorking Environment: Hybrid, part office based on site at client offices/ part home basedPay type: Competitive hourly pay rate
Your New CompanyThe World’s pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, which comprises its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence
Your new roleHays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bespoke Designer to join our client on an ongoing long term temporary assignment for an approximate duration of 12 months (rolling, reviewed annually).
The Bespoke designer creates and steers desirable and profitable design features as part of existing and new model developments in line with Bespoke project and brand requirements. Working from within the Design team the design work is coordinated and managed by the Bespoke Project Team who steer the bespoke business.
Design work can be modifications to existing features or from a blank sheet of paper and can derive from customer requests or be pro-actively offered as individual features or part of a Collection Car. Compelling theme development creates a strong framework of desirability for customer and collection cars and there is a need for both 2D graphical and 3D product design skills. Whilst there are specific Colour and Trim Designers within the team an appreciation of colour and materials is expected. Attention to detail is paramount and there is a strong focus towards applying different craft applications in a contemporary way.
What You'll Need To SucceedOutstanding creativity and presentation skillsTraditional sketching skills as well as digital techniques (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator).Self-management skills to work towards practical solutions with demanding deadlines.Co-ordination skills to gain inputs from others and steer them effectively where necessary.Accomplished negotiating skillsAn awareness of varied international markets is preferredConfidence and experience in dealing with colleagues at all levels (various stakeholders up to board level).Excellent interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) in order to pursue design solutions and ‘sell’ ideas both internally and externally.The ability to juggle multiple demands, often conflicting, whilst delivering attractive and customer focussed design solutions in a timely fashion.An understanding of technical and packaging issues and conceptsA high level of practicality as designs move from concept to reality in a short and at times demanding timeframe
What You'll Get In ReturnCompetitive hourly rate along with an annual performance related bonus.Hybrid working.Free hybrid parking on-site with access to a subsidised restaurant.Access to Ben – a flexible employee benefits portal offering support across wide range of topics such as mental health well-being, financial or legal matters.
What You Need To Do NowIf you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0116 261 5001
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