Interior Design Manager

Who we are:

AVATR is about bringing people together connecting ideas and cultures: we believe people from different backgrounds working together in a multidisciplinary atmosphere inspire each other to create a design composition that in the long run radiates its richness from the inside out.

AVATR inspired by avatar aims to enable each user to create another self in an intelligent parallel world becoming your most emotional intelligent companion. Our technology focuses on emotional intelligence and stands for casual luxury with forward-looking design and warm technology. Through a holistic approach the brand looks at the big picture and by understanding users lifestyle and desires to enable them to pursue what they love.

As an explorer in the new track of smart electric vehicles (SEV) AVATR is committed to building an international high-end SEV brand.

More about AVATR: its like to work with us:

Our Design Center is a vivid platform where people from all over the world will find a stage to unleash their talents! It is a place where ideas and innovative minds meet. A bold and lively discourse of different views and multidimensional design thinking are always welcome here. Authenticity and originality based on our unique design philosophy generate remarkable designs. The AVATR Design Center feels like a small creative family with the vision to find solutions towards future high-end with a humanized spirit.

-Nader Faghihzadeh Chief Design Officer at AVATR

Currently we are looking for an Interior Design Manager working for a new Disruptive and High-End Brand. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. Here we strongly believe in the power of design as a propeller towards continuous innovation and breaking boundaries. 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. Therefore we offer a permanent position where your creative freedom is welcomed. Each team members unique contribution is not only valued but essential to our collective growth. With your fresh insights well explore new heights together in a culture of mutual respect trust and lively collaboration.

What you will do:

• Support the Department Director in leading the interior design team ensuring high-quality creative output across concept and production programs.
• Manage day-to-day design activities coordinating resources setting priorities and supporting project planning to meet program timelines and objectives.
• Guide and mentor designers to elevate creativity design quality and professional growth within the team.
• Collaborate with the Department Director to define and uphold a strong future-forward interior design vision that aligns with brand and product strategy.
• Facilitate design reviews provide constructive feedback and ensure consistency in form language proportions and brand identity across all projects.
• Interface cross-functionally with engineering product planning program management and other disciplines to ensure design feasibility and program alignment.
• Represent the interior design function in cross-functional meetings and communicate design intent clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders.
• Stay current on design trends technology and market influences and help translate them into compelling interior design directions.

What you will bring:

• Solid professional experience in automotive interior design with a strong portfolio of both concept and production vehicle programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage design teams in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
• Strong 2D sketching and 3D modeling capabilities with a refined sense of form proportion and visual storytelling.
• Ability to balance creative vision with program and engineering constraints.
• Experience mentoring junior designers and fostering a positive growth-oriented team culture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with both design and non-design leadership.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Transportation Design Industrial Design or a related field.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.
• Annual Leave: 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being.
• Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth.
• Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card.
• Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen.
• Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year.
• Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse supportive environment where every voice is valued.

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!