The Director of Design Operations is accountable for clay and digital sculpting for advanced and production programs in the Shanghai studio, along with the Global Sculpting Solutions team serving stakeholders worldwide
Job Summary
The Director of Design Operations is accountable for clay and digital sculpting for advanced and production programs in the Shanghai studio, along with the Global Sculpting Solutions team serving stakeholders worldwide.
The director ensures China’s teams are tightly connected with global partners, advocates for work to flow into the region, and positions Shanghai as a key hub for innovation in sculpting, immersive reviews, and design technology.
Build and develop a high‑performing team across sculpting, studio engineering, immersive/visualization, and design technology, fostering a culture that values craft, innovation, and operational discipline.
Matching Summary
The Director of Design Operations is accountable for clay and digital sculpting for advanced and production programs in the Shanghai studio, along with the Global Sculpting Solutions team serving stakeholders worldwide.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Clay and digital sculpting operations
Global Sculpting Solutions leadership
Studio engineering oversight
Immersive and visualization leadership
Design technology and IT understanding
Multi-disciplinary team leadership
Nice-to-have
Automotive design experience
Global or multi-region team leadership
China-based studio experience
Mandarin and English proficiency
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
10+ years of experience in design operations or related roles
Demonstrated leadership of sculpting teams
Experience managing studio engineering and visualization teams