Design leader - train design project (uae)

Offer description

We are looking for an experienced Design Leader with a strong background in train design (interiors and exteriors) to lead a high-impact international project. The selected candidate will be responsible for design conceptualization and development, as well as coordination between the client, the engineering team, and the remote design team.

Confidentiality: Company identity will be disclosed in later stages of the selection process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete design of a train (either interior or exterior), from initial briefing to final design proposal.
• Prepare visual briefings with a strategic focus, including:
• Benchmarking
• Trends and design inspiration
• Conceptual design rationale
• Create conceptual and refined sketches (manual/digital)
• Build high-quality 3D models in Rhinoceros
• Produce high-end renderings using Vray or Keyshot, with Photoshop post-production
• Develop strong visual presentations to support design proposals
• Act as liaison with the client on-site to gather needs and project insights
• Organize and communicate this input effectively to the remote design team
• Join regular follow-up meetings with both client and technical team
• Supervise design progress and ensure consistency with the initial brief

Requirements

• Proven experience in train design (interiors and exteriors)
• Proficiency in: Rhinoceros, Photoshop, Vray/Keyshot
• Strong creative and strategic thinking for concept generation and design justification
• Skilled in preparing impactful visual presentations
• Leadership and coordination abilities
• Availability to work on-site in the UAE for up to 4 months
• Flexibility to adapt to layout and design changes during the development process
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and international teams
• Advanced English level (C1 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Arabic will be considered a plus

Conditions

• Contract until the end of the project, with the possibility of future collaborations
• Temporary assignment in the UAE
• Integration in an international team of designers and engineers
• Compensation and working conditions to be defined in later stages of the selection process.

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