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Transport Designer
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The Opportunity
About Tangerine
tangerine is an award-winning strategic design consultancy that helps organisations take bigger leaps forward through design. Since 1989, we have partnered with ambitious global brands to create innovative products, services and customer experiences that exceed expectations and deliver meaningful commercial impact.
Our multidisciplinary team combines insight, strategy, industrial design and customer experience expertise to solve complex challenges through creativity, collaboration and rigorous thinking. We work across a broad range of sectors, helping clients identify opportunities, create meaningful innovations and deliver experiences that create value for both businesses and customers.
From pioneering aviation interiors and future mobility concepts to consumer products and technology innovations, we have helped clients including Apple, British Airways, LG, Huawei and Toyota innovate, grow and lead within their markets.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a talented and ambitious Transport Designer to join our London studio.
This role is ideally suited to designers with 2 to 3 years of professional experience within the aviation, rail, automotive, marine or wider mobility sectors, gained either within a consultancy environment or in-house/client-side design team.
As part of our multidisciplinary design team, you will contribute to projects from discovery and research through to concept development, visualisation and implementation. You will work closely with strategists, researchers, CMF designers, engineers and client teams to create compelling transport and passenger experiences that balance user needs, operational requirements and commercial objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative programmes for leading global brands, shaping the future of mobility, passenger experience and transportation design.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of transport design projects from concept through to implementation.
- Generate innovative and user-centred design concepts across aviation, rail, automotive, marine and mobility sectors.
- Develop high-quality sketches, renderings, visualisations and design presentations.
- Create and refine 3D CAD models using industry-standard software.
- Translate research, customer insights and strategic direction into meaningful design solutions.
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Participate in design reviews, workshops and client presentations.
- Produce compelling storytelling and communication materials.
- Contribute to model-making, prototyping and concept evaluation activities where required.
- Stay informed on emerging trends in transport, mobility, technology and passenger experience.
- Support business development activities and proposal creation where appropriate.
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Skills & Experience (Required)
- BA or MA degree in Transport Design, Automotive Design, Industrial Design or a related design discipline.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of professional design experience within aviation, rail, automotive, marine or mobility sectors, either within a consultancy or client-side organisation.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking and high-quality design execution.
- Excellent sketching, ideation and visual communication skills.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks or similar.
- Strong visualisation and rendering skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Understanding of design development processes and production considerations.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently both visually and verbally.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Skills & Experience (Desirable)
- Experience designing passenger experiences, vehicle interiors, cabin concepts or transportation products.
- Knowledge of CMF development and specification.
- Experience with Blender, KeyShot or other visualisation tools.
- Awareness of human factors, ergonomics and user-centred design principles.
- Experience participating in client workshops and co-creation sessions.
- Prototyping and model-making experience.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled design workflows.
- Additional language skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Access to industry events, conferences and learning programmes.
- Collaborative, supportive and creative studio culture.
- Regular team events and socials.
- Opportunity to work on globally recognised brands and programmes.
- Modern London studio environment.
Location
This position is based in our London studio.
Hybrid working is available, with team members expected to spend three days of their time in the studio collaborating with colleagues and clients.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. tangerine is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
How To Apply
Please write to mail@tangerine.net
Subject: Transport Designer – tangerine
Please Include:
- A PDF copy of your CV
- A PDF portfolio showcasing relevant project experience
- A brief email introduction outlining:
- Your relevant experience and past employment
- Experience within aviation, rail, automotive, marine or mobility sectors
- Your proficiency in CAD and visualisation software
- Availability or notice period
- Your salary expectations
- Your right-to-work status in the UK
Failure to include any of the above may result in your application not being considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
tangerine is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Location: London, SE1 4PU
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