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, studio engineering, immersive/visualization, design technology capabilities that enable world‑class design execution and all responsibilities within Business Operations of GM China Design Studio
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, studio engineering, immersive/visualization, design technology capabilities that enable world‑class design execution and all responsibilities within Business Operations of GM China Design Studio.
Build and develop a high‑performing team across sculpting, studio engineering, immersive/visualization, and design technology.
Connects sculpting, studio engineering, immersive, and IT into a coherent, future‑ready operating model.
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, studio engineering, immersive/visualization, design technology capabilities that enable world‑class design execution and all responsibilities within Business Operations of GM China Design Studio.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
clay and digital sculpting operations
studio engineering support
immersive and visualization leadership
design technology capabilities
global integration and advocacy
Nice-to-have
drive efficiency and collaboration
foster a culture of innovation
advocates for work to flow into the region
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in design, Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
10+ years of experience in design operations
Demonstrated leadership of clay and digital sculpting teams
Experience managing or partnering closely with studio engineering and visualization/immersive teams
Strong understanding of design technology and IT in a studio context