Nissan

Title: Sr. Manager Digital Design & Visualization

Location(s): San Deigo, CA

Job Schedule: Full time Hybrid 4 days a week onsite

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design

Sponsorship: Not available

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We are currently looking for a Sr. Manager Digital Design & Visualization to join our team in San Deigo, CA. The team focuses on creating photo-realistic 3D models and 2D assets of studio design proposals visualized in an aesthetically pleasing virtual environment based on design direction and target customer.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage and contribute to all digital design projects in all design phases from Concept to Class A data release
• Collaboratively plan Resources, Schedule, Assign, Supervise and Coordinate 3D design property and visualization activity
• Manage timing & deliverable quality of all NDA digital 3D projects while maintaining design intent and incorporating Engineering parameters
• Manage timing & deliverable quality of all NDA visualization requests to meet the individual project needs
• Collaborate and negotiate with Engineering and Design Leadership to create production feasible proposals
• Create in a fast paced, dual brand, multiple project, collaborative, creative environment with a high level of responsibility for each designer and manager
• Create presentations and communicate design proposals visually and verbally
• Mentor project based, collaborative team for continuous growth and future vision
• Stay abreast of American and international automobile design, current technology
• Ability to work outside standard business hours to collaborate with global counterparts is required
• Travel: Occasional, as needed to domestic, regional, and international locations

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design
• Min 10 years of experience in an automotive design studio with a high level of personal output and demonstrated project and people leadership responsibilities
• Working knowledge of digital design and visualization processes in a tech driven automotive design studio
• Agile scheduling and adaptation to feedback
• Add value to creative design output with a future thinking mindset
• Foster positive communication within a collaborative working environment
• Technical ecosystem evolution – plan 3, 5, 7 year strategic vision
• Train team on new software & features to increase efficiency in the studio
• Artistic use of Alias Autodesk, VRED, Blender, Unreal, After Effects
• Configure and present design reviews using VR, AR, XR systems
• Microsoft Office in a Windows PC environment.
• Portfolio submission is required

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

San Diego California United States of America

Salary Range:

$152,057.00 - $236,508.00

Salary Range Estimate: Annual Salary: (Minimum to Maximum of Salary Range noted here). This compensation range represents the minimum and maximum base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that it is uncommon for an employee to be placed at either end of the range. Rather, an employee’s actual base salary generally may fall somewhere in between and reflect the employee’s unique skills, work experience, education, work location, and market norms. Additionally, pay may be based on comparisons to the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles.