Expert Designer - Exterior
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2142 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and London EV Company (LEVC) is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3429 (Design occupations not elsewhere classified., Vehicle exterior designer role; design n.e.c. fits if not graphic). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Expert Designer - Exterior
Salary Circa £80,000 + Benefits
Ansty, Coventry
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Who we are?
You will join the GEELY Technology Europe - UK Coventry Creative Centre(GC3) to support the GC3 Creative Exterior Design team in the development and delivery of high‑quality exterior design solutions for Geely models, contributing to the creation, refinement, and realisation of exterior components in line with brand vision, design intent, and production requirements.
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About the role
⚡ Participate in all elements exterior design yet fundamentally to lead all development of concept ideas, renderings, tracking the digital models and clay models.
⚡ Good at cross-cultural communication and interpretation and complete the design plan according to the requirements.
⚡ Cooperate and guide the digital and physical model design.
⚡ Use display software’s to complete the analysis of product modelling reports, concept ideas, rendering expressions, etc.
⚡ Have experience in automotive design, with matured hand-drawing foundation and rendering ability, able to quickly capture creative ideas. Photo realistic images of your design work.
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Experience to succeed
⚡ Over 8 years of experience in automotive styling, with a strong focus on conceptual and exterior design. Demonstrated history of working at a senior level in the automotive industry, ideally within OEM environments.
⚡ Contributed to five or more mass production exterior styling design projects, with additional experience in luxury brand exterior and interior creative design.
⚡ Skilled in exterior surface design, with a solid understanding of engineering constraints and the ability to balance aesthetics with technical feasibility.
⚡ Strong arts and design professional with a Master’s degree in Automotive Design, supported by a background in industrial or transportation design from art colleges.
⚡ Proficient in industry-standard design software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Alias Studio Tools, VRed, Adobe Creative Suite, Showcase, and AI tools.
⚡ Excellent sketching, rendering, and presentation skills, with a visionary and forward-thinking approach to design.
⚡ Strong communication skills, learning agility, and a collaborative mindset. Known for being diplomatic, resilient, and able to work effectively across teams.
⚡ Passionate about staying current with design trends and continuously improving creative and technical capabilities.
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What we can offer you
⚡ Competitive salary
⚡ Car allowance
⚡ 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
⚡ Hybrid working available between base location/home
⚡ Life insurance, cycle to work scheme, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme
⚡ Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash health care scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders.
⚡ Salary extras giving you discounts across various retailers (e.g supermarkets, eating out, and leisure activities.)
⚡ Modern offices with free parking and EV charging available
⚡ Offices include use of onsite gym (Ansty location), subsidised canteens, regular companywide events
⚡ Dedicated Learning & Development team help you to unlock your potential through technical & behavioural training. Oh, and did we mention you can get access to LinkedIn Learning too!
Whatever your role, you truly have the opportunity to join a team that helps you perform at your best
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with London EV Company (LEVC), so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2142 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~44k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. London EV Company (LEVC) holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2142 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.