Creative Designer / Design Strategist (m/f/d)

Technicon is seeking a Creative Designer / Design Strategist to support innovation and advanced design for a major international automotive OEM in Munich. This role involves combining creative thinking with market insight to shape future product experiences. Responsibilities include developing innovative design concepts, researching market trends, translating insights into design recommendations, and communicating ideas effectively in English and Chinese. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, refine concepts iteratively, and create high-quality visual materials using various design tools, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and initiative.

Must Have

• Contribute to the development of innovative design concepts by applying solid design principles, industry workflows, and creative methodologies
• Research and analyse market trends, user behaviours, and competitive landscapes to identify new opportunities for future products
• Translate strategic insights into design recommendations, concept directions, and visual storyboards
• Communicate design ideas clearly and convincingly through presentations, visuals, and structured documentation in both English and Chinese
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between design, engineering, marketing, and strategy
• Evaluate and refine concepts through iterative thinking, structured exploration, and logical decision-making
• Support multiple design initiatives in parallel while maintaining a clear and organised workflow
• Create high-quality visual materials using tools such as PowerPoint, Photoshop, Figma, and Blender
• Participate actively in team discussions and contribute objective, well-reasoned design perspectives
• Approach challenges with creativity and strong problem-solving skills
• Take initiative in driving design ideas forward
• Background in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Design Strategy, or a related field
• Strong analytical mindset combined with creative design thinking
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills in English and Chinese
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Figma, Blender, and other visual design tools
• Highly organised, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Team player with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to work onsite at the OEM’s design and innovation hub in Munich

Good to Have

• Curious
• Proactive
• Eager to learn
• Passionate about innovation, future design, and user-centric thinking
• Open to feedback and guidance

Technicon is seeking a highly motivated and analytically minded Creative Designer / Design Strategist (m/f/d) to support the innovation and advanced design activities of a major international automotive OEM in Munich. In this role, you will combine creative thinking with market insight to help shape future product experiences.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative design concepts by applying solid design principles, industry workflows, and creative methodologies.
• Research and analyse market trends, user behaviours, and competitive landscapes to identify new opportunities for future products.
• Translate strategic insights into design recommendations, concept directions, and visual storyboards.
• Communicate design ideas clearly and convincingly through presentations, visuals, and structured documentation in both English and Chinese.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between design, engineering, marketing, and strategy.
• Evaluate and refine concepts through iterative thinking, structured exploration, and logical decision-making.
• Support multiple design initiatives in parallel while maintaining a clear and organised workflow.
• Create high-quality visual materials using tools such as PowerPoint, Photoshop, Figma, and Blender.
• Participate actively in team discussions and contribute objective, well-reasoned design perspectives.
• Approach challenges with creativity and strong problem-solving skills.
• Take initiative in driving design ideas forward while remaining open to feedback and guidance.

Your Profile

• Background in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Design Strategy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset combined with creative design thinking.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills in English and Chinese.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Figma, Blender, and other visual design tools.
• Highly organised, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Team player with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Passionate about innovation, future design, and user-centric thinking.
• Willingness to work onsite at the OEM’s design and innovation hub in Munich.