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Gravity Sketch

Lead Automotive Design Consultant

We are at an exciting stage in our journey as we continue to build our product to unlock clear ... We are looking for a Lead Automotive Design Consultant to drive the adoption and strategic impact ...

ALTEN Technology USA

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

Experience in automotive Design Release Engineering (DRE) or product development. * Knowledge of mechatronic systems and automotive electronics. * Understanding of automotive communication protocols ...

EDAG INC.

Design Engineer

Troy, MI

We are experts in complete vehicle development and the optimization of production facilities for the automotive industry. As a Designing Engineer, you will be responsible for the CAD design and ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for in automotive design in the United States is $73,374.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Do automotive designers make good money?

Automotive designers typically earn a median salary that varies by experience, location, and employer, with entry-level positions starting around $50,000 annually and experienced designers earning over $100,000. Skills in CAD software and a strong portfolio can influence earning potential, and working for major automakers or luxury brands often offers higher compensation.

What is the highest paid automotive job?

The highest paid automotive jobs are typically executive roles such as Automotive Vice President or Chief Engineer, which can earn six-figure salaries. Senior design engineers and specialized roles in automotive innovation, such as autonomous vehicle engineers, also tend to have high compensation, especially with advanced skills and experience.

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AspectIn Automotive DesignAutomotive Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, CAD labs, creative settingsResearch labs, manufacturing plants, testing facilities
Industry UsageFocuses on aesthetics, ergonomics, and concept developmentFocuses on vehicle systems, performance, and technical specifications

In Automotive Design primarily concentrates on the visual appearance, ergonomics, and conceptual aspects of vehicle development, while Automotive Engineering emphasizes the technical, mechanical, and systems engineering behind vehicle performance and functionality. Both roles are essential in the automotive industry but serve different purposes in the vehicle creation process.

What does an Automotive Designer do?

An Automotive Designer creates the visual appearance and overall look of vehicles, including exterior and interior designs. They use design software, such as CAD programs, and collaborate with engineers and manufacturers to develop concepts that meet aesthetic and functional requirements.

What is the highest paid design job?

In automotive design, senior roles such as Lead Automotive Designer or Design Director tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures annually. These positions require extensive experience, strong skills in CAD software, and leadership abilities, and they typically oversee the entire design process for vehicle models.
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Lead Automotive Design Consultant

Gravity Sketch

Remote

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead complex onboarding programs, advanced workshops, and cross-functional training sessions for clients.

  • Develop and share best practices, reusable frameworks, and new workflow approaches for the team.

  • Define and track success metrics across engagements, communicating outcomes internally and externally.

Job description

About us:
At Gravity Sketch, we're on a mission to revolutionise 3D design by making it accessible, intuitive, and collaborative. Our platform empowers designers across industries-from automotive to footwear and beyond-to bring their ideas to life in an immersive, real-time 3D environment.
We are at an exciting stage in our journey as we continue to build our product to unlock clear communication and collaboration between design and engineering teams. Our goal is to drive the adoption of our platform by fostering a thriving user community while continuing to engage with the enterprise clients who have joined the journey.
Our Values
Force Multiplier
  • Make everyone around you better
  • Raise the Bar
  • Deliver Results

Owner mindset
  • Hold yourself and others accountable
  • Make every investment as if it were your own
  • Don't let the egg drop

Resourceful
  • Take calculated risks
  • Use what you/we have to deliver the most value
  • Stay Hungry

Curiosity
  • Always be in learning mode
  • Go Deep: ask the why/why not
  • Explore and have fun

Empathy
  • Put yourself in the shoes of your customer
  • Be genuinely caring and respectful
  • Act from a place of understanding/longing to understand

Overview:
We are looking for a Lead Automotive Design Consultant to drive the adoption and strategic impact of Gravity Sketch across our most important automotive and industrial design customers. This is a senior individual contributor role, where you will lead by expertise and example, owning complex customer engagements, shaping how Gravity Sketch is embedded into design workflows, and setting the standard for consulting excellence across the team. You will partner closely with Customer Success, Sales, and Product to influence how leading clients adopt VR in their design processes. This role combines deep hands-on delivery, strategic account ownership, and internal influence.
This role is crucial to achieving our vision of disrupting the design process positively, and you will be part of an established team that is delivering this across multiple high-profile clients in a range of verticals.
Responsibilities:
Drive best practice and influence
  • Set the benchmark for how Gravity Sketch is applied within automotive design workflows, staying at the forefront of developments across 3D, VR, and AI to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions and workflows. You should be energized by advancing new ways of working and not satisfied with the status quo.
  • Develop and share best practices, reusable frameworks, and new workflow approaches to drive scalable success within the team.
  • Influence how the wider Design Consulting team approaches delivery through your work and expertise.

Deliver Advanced Consulting
  • Lead complex onboarding programs, advanced workshops, and cross-functional training sessions that unlock concrete value for the client.
  • Work across design, engineering, and leadership teams to embed new ways of working.
  • Tailor your delivery to a wide range of audiences, from hands-on designers to senior stakeholders.
Partner Cross-Functionally
  • Work closely with the Customer Success manager to align on account strategy and rollout plans.
  • Collaborate with Sales on late-stage opportunities and strategic demos.
  • Provide structured feedback to Product based on real customer workflows and challenges.

Own customer engagements:
  • Drive user engagement, planning and delivering demos, training, pilots and project support across multiple audiences.
  • Take ownership of creating scalable training content that inspire a range of cross functional users across design, engineering, CMF and other business functions to use the tool in their workflows.
  • As the lead, you will partner closely with the Customer Success team to align on strategic rollouts and partner with leadership to own quarterly planning across the account.
Measure & Communicate Impact
  • Define and meticulously track success metrics across engagements, building compelling narratives around adoption, workflow transformation, and ROI, clearly communicating these outcomes internally and externally.
  • Monitor and allocate the resources needed to support our customers depending on where they are in their journey.

Requirements:
  • Willing to travel quarterly at manager's discretion for onsite delivery.
  • 5+ years of experience working with software in automotive design.
    • Adobe Suite, Gravity Sketch and other 3D, AI and CAD Programs (Eg. Rhino, Alias, Catia, Modo, KeyShot, Blender, Vizcom not all are necessary)
  • Advanced knowledge of using Gravity Sketch in the automotive design process. Knowledge of the design process in industrial design or engineering is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of automotive design workflows (concept → Class-A surfacing → visualization)
  • Organization: Excellent structure and organization, with strong attention to detail and strong teaming skills are essential.
  • Highly self-directed; able to operate autonomously and lead engagements without close supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects.
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid, globally distributed team.
  • Passion and curiosity: Avid interest in VR, design, and understanding how different products are made; curious personality who enjoys digging deep to understand and solve problems.
  • Grit: Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and hungry for success; not afraid to roll up sleeves and help out wherever needed.
  • People-oriented: Excellent communicator-both written and verbal in English; great listening and relationship-building skills; ability to adjust communication styles to varying personality types.

(We recognise this is a rare combination-candidates with strong automotive experience and adjacent VR/tool experience are encouraged to apply.)
Benefits
  • Uncapped holidays: the startup world is busy, we encourage taking time off to recharge and rest
  • £50 month (or equivalent in dollars) personal wellbeing budget
  • Private healthcare
  • £1,000 (or equivalent in dollars) personal budget per year for professional development. You will learn a lot here but there may be more want or need. With this budget, we aim to support you in your career growth
  • Team lunch Wednesdays: out together in person, or virtually with food delivery credit.
  • Socials and an annual global meet up: we are passionate about bringing everyone together whenever we can, this helps build tighter bonds and alignment
  • Enhanced parental leave policy (maternity and paternity)
  • Cyclescheme &Techscheme

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