Automotive Exterior Designer - Production

Toyota North America
Ann Arbor, MI
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
Posted 2026-03-12

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