Chief Designer Exterior Concept & Vehicle Architecture
Avaron AB
Göteborg, Västra Götalands län
Onsite
2026-07-01
Estimated salary · Gothenburg
~ SEK 682,500 - SEK 846,300
iampro estimate — the employer published no figure
Estimated net pay
SEK 42,904 - SEK 49,456
/month · 25% withheld
after tax & contributions · on the estimated salary · Individual taxation — marital status and dependents do not affect it
Job description
About the Company
At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development.
About the Role
You will take a central role in shaping future vehicles in a global automotive design environment where exterior creativity must work hand in hand with technical reality. This role sits at the intersection of advanced concept development, production design, and vehicle architecture, with broad influence across early design decisions and strategic programs.
You will work closely with design, engineering, platform, and modelling teams to turn strong ideas into feasible vehicle concepts while keeping design identity, package strategy, and program goals aligned. The environment is highly collaborative and cross-cultural, with regular interaction across teams and senior stakeholders. It is an exciting opportunity for you to influence both the visual direction and the architectural foundations of future vehicle programs.
Job DescriptionYou will lead exterior ideation and early-phase as well as production design work for advanced and production programs.
You will develop proposals with strong proportions, clear form language, and conceptual direction aligned with the brand's design identity.
You will present design work in a structured and compelling way to senior stakeholders and help drive alignment and decision-making.
You will connect creative intent with engineering feasibility by working closely with Studio Engineering, Vehicle Architecture, Platform, and CAS teams.
You will help define key volumes, package strategies, ergonomic considerations, and section strategies during the concept stage.
You will assess feasibility linked to BIW, powertrain layouts, battery placement, ADAS packaging, aerodynamics, cooling,