Automotive Exterior Designer - Production
Company: CAL CALTY Design Research Company
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream
and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like
at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is
growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative,
high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those
we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to
Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Calty Design Research, Inc. is part of
Toyota’s global design network and contributes innovative design
concepts for a diverse vehicle and mobility lineup. Calty’s primary
goal is to research market trends and create innovative vehicle and
mobility designs that reflect US tastes as well as other global
markets. We participate in a variety of project activities,
including experimental concepts, advanced, competition and
production design for the Toyota and Lexus brands. These design
solutions are often shared and developed in collaboration with
other Toyota design, planning, engineering and manufacturing groups
in Japan and the US. Our goal at Calty is to bring passion and
creativity to every aspect of our design work. We invite you to
explore career opportunities at Calty and a chance to be a part of
our exciting journey. Who We’re Looking For We are currently
seeking an experienced Automotive Exterior Designer specializing in
production model design for our Production Design Studio located in
Ann Arbor, Michigan What You’ll Be Doing Originating and developing
ideas for mainly near production and/or production design for
mobility products by performing the following duties as a member of
a project team: Producing automotive exterior sketches, renderings
and full scale illustrations for mainly production models;
Participating in mobility design development or adaptation and
oversees projects as assigned; Creating design/styling ideas based
on factors such as human factors, aesthetics, materials,
engineering, packaging, application, methods or production, cost,
market characteristics and appropriateness based on objectives of
project; Preparing design data for model-making and engineering;
Working with modelers to develop scale and full-sized 3D models and
provide guidance and direction; Conducting research to support
development of project concepts; Integrating findings and concepts
into two and three dimensional sketches and models. Present design
proposals to leadership and stakeholders. What You Bring A
Bachelor’s in Transportation Design, or a similar discipline. 3
years’ automotive production model design experience. Demonstrated
skill in verbal and visual communication, analytic skills,
attention to detail, planning and organizing and collaboration.
Compelling portfolio showcasing creativity, artistry, technical
skills and design process. Proficiency in design tools such as
Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, Blender, or similar. Proficiency in
Vred desired. Portfolio with samples of exterior automotive work is
required for consideration. Portfolios too large to submit as an
attachment can be emailed to human_resources@calty.toyota.com.
Please reference "AA-Ext" in the subject line. Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all
perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is
our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business
Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter
locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow
without questioning that they belong. Applicants for our positions
are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other
characteristics protected by law. Have a question, need assistance
with your application or do you require any special accommodations?
Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .
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