Role: Designer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Crewe Campus, UK with flexible hybrid working
ABOUT BENTLEY
Join Bentley Motors as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history
Bentley Motors is transforming, combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future - becoming completely carbon neutral and having 100% Battery Electric Vehicle offering by 2030.
Our Campus
Our Campus, located in Crewe, Cheshire is going through its own transformation and offers unrivalled facilities including green space, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shop and onsite gym.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Designer you will collaborate with the Head of Exterior Design to deliver our product ambitions and to shape our Beyond100 strategy.
The Designer will create design solutions for Bentley’s new products in an efficient and effective manner, supporting the department and the Company’s requirements.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver proposals and concepts integrating brand values and strategy in 2D, 3D and other digital media.
- Develop and presentation of formal and functional solutions using innovation and creativity.
- Creation of high visual quality designs to agreed technical and ergonomic requirements.
- Supervise design development proposals in house and in co-operation with external partners.
- Ensuring Product Emergence Process (PEP) is applied and followed throughout the process.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will be a Designer with experience within the automotive industry. Proven ability to transfer designs, sketches and ideas into alternative digital design media. 3D CAD software and Photoshop knowledge and experience are an essential part of the role. A degree or equivalent engineering experience is required for all engineering roles.
- Ability to translate a sketch into a 3D package.
- Skill to design and develop innovative design proposals.
- Effective problem solving skills using innovative solutions.
- Excellent cross company communication skills at all levels.
- A proficient understanding of feasibility and production methology within area of responsibility.
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- Access to a subsidised private medical scheme
- Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Study support opportunities
- Paid volunteering days
Closing date is 11th August 2023
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people. This is a philosophy that is embraced by our leaders, championed by our colleague diversity groups and sits at the heart of our Beyond100 Strategy.