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

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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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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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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