Studio Engineer - Exterior

Avatr Technology

We are looking for a talented Senior 3D Artist in Munich. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich.   You will be part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. Our design-driven philosophy is at the core of our company, influencing every product we create, every service we provide, and every relationship we nurture. We offer a permanent position where your creative freedom is welcomed. Each team member’s unique contribution is not only valued but essential to our collective growth. With your fresh insights, we will explore new heights together in a culture of mutual respect, trust, and lively collaboration.   Key Responsibilities:   * Develop and implement high-quality CG images, emotional movies and real-time presentations to support communication design and the design operations teams. * Produce bespoke visuals that effectively communicate design concepts, aesthetics, and functionalities. * Optimize models, materials, lighting, and textures for real-time rendering while maintaining high visual fidelity * Collaborate with designers, modelers, and other artists to integrate visual elements seamlessly. * Provide input to stakeholders and creative solutions to design challenges. * Keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies to improve and innovate visualization techniques.   Qualifications: * At least 5-7 years of experience in 3D visualization with a focus on automotive visualization. * A portfolio demonstrating creative art direction and high-quality visualizations. * A keen artistic eye for detail, lighting, colour and composition. * Experience in Cinema 4D and Redshift. * Experience in Unreal Engine. * Experience in other render engines such as V-Ray, Redshift, Corona, Cycles, etc is a plus. * Experience in software such as Photoshop, Aftereffects, DaVinci for Post Processing and editing. * Experience with PBR material development and Substance materials. * Proactive and self-motivated, able to work in a demanding fast-paced and international studio environment. * Knowledge about CGI agency pipelines, workflows and automotive design process. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. * Strong organizational skills to ensure projects stay on track. * Degree in Industrial Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. * Fluent in English.     Other Skills and Experience: * Knowledge of the new energy vehicle industry * Knowledge of German culture and business environment * Strong team spirit   What We Could Offer You: * Competitive salary package * A permanent position in a future-oriented company * 30 days paid vacation per year * Mobile working options and flexible working hours * International and multicultural Team * Flat hierarchy and short lines of communication * Empowering environment and actionable feedback * Individual development and training opportunities * Modern office atmosphere, nice colleagues, and free coffee     Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!

NOWN

JOB DESCRIPTION DEPO is NOWN's Design, Engineering & Production Office: the output engine of the company. Every project flows through DEPO for design coordination, engineering, shop drawings, production files, technical documentation, crating, assembly diagramming, packing, and shipping. As Director of Architectural Solutions, you're a hybrid of architect, engineer, and manufacturing expert, comfortable moving between the big-picture goals of the company and the fine-grain details of each project delivery. Fluency in communicating complex design ideas, both verbally and through drawing, is critical. DEPO is currently six people: a lead designer, a computational design manager, two production engineers, and two junior job captains based remotely in Turkey. As Director, you own the team's output quality, project allocation, and professional development, along with the systems and tools that make that output scalable. The role reports directly to the Head of Operations and the CEO of NOWN. You'll move between quick-cycle, bespoke, and fully custom projects, keeping every element organized, on time, and assessed for risk at each stage. On the strategic side, you're responsible for evolving DEPO from a reactive delivery team into a proactive, scalable studio: building the quality-control processes, training modules, and documentation standards that let the team operate without constant senior intervention, and developing the next generation of engineering and design leadership from within. RESPONSIBILITIES * Set project priorities and manage workload across the team * Review and approve drawing sets before client release * Oversee the transition of projects from design through pre-production into manufacturing * Coordinate with other NOWN studios such as BUILD (Production), LAB (R&D), and MOTHERSHIP (Leadership/HR), and the sales territories on production handoffs and scope boundaries * Drive internal tool development: Grasshopper scripts, automation workflows, BOM builders, AI system integration, and Rhino/GH plugins that take manual effort out of every future project * Get hands-on with shop drawing output, assembly, testing, and prototyping when the work calls for it * Handle customer communication and light project management, including fielding last-minute requests from installers and GCs on live installs and driving solutions internally, fast * Track studio schedules and hours, errors and omissions, tool deployment, and team development SKILLS * Expert-level Rhino and Grasshopper (non-negotiable) * Familiarity with Python and comfort with advanced AI tools * Reading architectural drawings and understanding complex interior and exterior detailing * A solid understanding of metal fabrication, laser cutting, press brake bending, and material nesting * Producing and reviewing shop drawing sets for architectural products, interior design, or facade work * Spotting a cut-file error or an installation sequencing problem in a drawing set * Project organization: timeline management, bills of materials, shipping and logistics, installation coordination * Communicating complex design ideas clearly, both verbally and through drawing REQUIREMENTS * Minimum 8 years in architecture or industrial design/manufacturing (preferred) * A bachelor's or higher in architecture or design * Experience managing teams of at least 3 people * Familiarity with sheet metal, powder-coating, architectural assemblies, and felt * The temperament for a fast-paced, dynamic environment with new challenges daily

Alten

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.   The Closures Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of vehicle closure systems, such as side doors, hood, fender, liftgate, tailgate, etc. This role focuses on the critical intersection of sheet metal structures and mechanical hardware. You will ensure that closure systems are engineered for structural integrity and manufacturing feasibility while seamlessly integrating hardware such as latches, hinges, and seals. You will support the product from early concept through prototype testing and final production launch, meet all functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.   What you'll do...   * Lead sub-system mechanical development and integration of closure systems, including sheet metal, door latches, hinges, hood/tailgate hardware, struts, and exterior handles. * Design and develop closure inner and outer panels, reinforcements, and architectural interfaces using CAD (3DX/CATIA). * Package and integrate moving mechanical components including hinges, latches, checks, and seals, ensuring proper kinematics and clearance. * Define and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R). Coordinate physical testing for durability, strength, and environmental performance, and correlate results with CAE simulations. * Work closely with Studio Design to ensure 'Class A' surface feasibility while maintaining engineering requirements for structural stiffness and water sealing. * Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure sheet metal designs are optimized for stamping, hemming, and assembly (welding/bonding). * Manage supplier technical delivery to ensure hardware components meet functional, weight, and cost targets. * Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the development, prototype build, and vehicle launch phases. * Own the CAD, BOM, and GD&T documentation for assigned closure sub-systems.   You'll have...   Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.   * 3+ years of experience in production vehicle development and launch. * 3+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX or CATIA preferred) for automotive body or closure systems. * Demonstrated experience in the design and release of sheet metal components or mechanical hardware   Even better, you may have... * Closures Expertise: Strong understanding of closure-specific requirements, including hemming, sealing systems, and door-retention kinematics. * Expert Mechanical Fundamentals: Deep understanding of mechanism kinematics, linkages, and electromechanical integration (e.g., e-latches and powered closures). * Materials & Manufacturing: Strong knowledge of sheet metal stamping, casting, and materials science to facilitate seamless integration of hardware into the vehicle body. * CAE Literacy: Ability to leverage CAE tools to drive design decisions regarding mechanism stiffness, timing, and structural integrity. * Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global safety standards and FMVSS requirements related to door retention and closure systems. * Validation Knowledge: Experience with DVP&R, including cycle testing, slam testing, and environmental soak validation. * Craftsmanship: Strong understanding of GD&T and how mechanism tolerances impact vehicle-level gaps, flushes, and user perceived quality. * Hands-on Approach: Experience in physical prototyping and a 'boots-on-the-ground' mentality during production build events.   Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.