How to become a car designer

If you love cars and want to pursue a career as an automotive designer, it’s important to first gain direct experience and education. Obtaining an internship during your studies can give you valuable experience and help you transition into a job after graduation. In this industry, it’s essential to build an impressive portfolio that showcases your creativity as well as to follow the latest automotive trends and innovations. In this article, we explain what a car designer does and how to pursue this career.

What is a car designer?

A car designer is someone who creates the appearance and functionality of cars, trucks and other vehicles. They typically focus on one of three areas: the inside, outside or color and trim.

Car designers use their creativity to improve on existing design mechanics and meet consumer demands concerning the style and comfort of a vehicle. The types of materials and design techniques they use depend on factors such as the make and model of the car they’re designing.

CT Automotive plc (LON:CTA) designs, develops and manufactures automotive interior finishes and complex kinematic assemblies for the most well-known automotive brands on the planet. These critical components are managed through an intricate global network of reactive supply chains to arrive JIT (Just in Time) at their respective OEM manufacturing plants.

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