automotive designer

Automotive designers create model designs in 2D or 3D and prepare isometric drawings and graphics. They work closely with computer hardware engineers to develop hardware designs for the next generation of automotive applications including advanced driver-assistance and vehicle-to-everything systems. They re-evaluate vehicle design, materials and manufacturing technologies, anticipating changes to vehicle architecture and power management, vehicle features and seating functionality and safety.

Alternative Labels

2D automobile designer

automotive designer

automotive stylist

motor vehicle clay model design specialist

motor vehicle clay model design expert

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automotive modeller

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car stylist

automotive model maker

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3D car designer

motor vehicle design specialist

auto designer

automotive digital designer

automotive digitalisation engineer

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car designer

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automotives designer

automotive design expert

3D automotive designer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

use CAD software draw design sketches read engineering drawings liaise with engineers execute analytical mathematical calculations use CAM software

Essential Knowledge

material mechanics mathematics mechanics of motor vehicles mechanics aesthetics vehicle manufacturing process CAM software advanced materials engineering processes physics engineering principles CAD software CADD software

Optional Skills and Competences

estimate duration of work design prototypes analyse stress resistance of products manage supplies write stress-strain analysis reports conduct performance tests use manual draughting techniques anticipate change in car technology adjust engineering designs examine engineering principles monitor technology trends build a product's physical model perform market research use spreadsheets software create a product's virtual model assess operating cost use CADD software analyse production processes for improvement perform physical stress tests on models

Optional Knowledge

manual draughting techniques 3D printing process defense system ergonomics synthetic natural environment advanced driver assistant systems vehicle-to-everything technologies

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1d8f8111-79dd-41dc-aa2a-12f3192dde3c

Status

released

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