Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
What will be your main missions?
Our Shanghai HQ is looking for a AI Design & Digital Experience Designer (VIE) to be based at its plant at Faurecia Automotive Seating Business Group, in China.
The AI Design & Digital Experience Designer (VIE) plans and executes complete engineering design products or specific projects, from initial design concept through to production release and post-production support, for source automotive seat products.
Overall responsibilities and duties:
The VIE AI Designer will support the transformation of FORVIA's Industrial Design ecosystem through the integration of Artificial Intelligence, advanced digital workflows and visual communication excellence.
Main responsibilities include:
• Support the deployment and continuous improvement of our AI-driven design processes within the Industrial Design organization.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Studio Engineer / Digital Transformation, Industrial Design Process Ecosystem Architect, to identify, test and implement software improvements, digital workflows and Automation opportunities.
• Contribute to the evolution of FORVIA's digital design ecosystem through AI agents, generative design approaches and computational design methods.
• Create high-quality CGI renderings, animations, videos, presentations and visual communication materials supporting customer projects, RFQs and innovation initiatives.
• Transform complex technical content into compelling and persuasive visual narratives with good user experiences as key target.
• Support the creation of new business-impact solutions ( like through automation) and collaboration projects similar to the Cost Comparison Tool initiative (support digital continuity) .
• Promote digital continuity and stronger collaboration between Design, Engineering, Innovation and Efficiency teams.
• Facilitate global collaboration across FORVIA's international design studios and development centers.
• Contribute to the development of future digital capabilities enabling greater efficiency, creativity and customer impact.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:
• Passionate about both Design and Technology.
• Curious about and active with Artificial Intelligence, emerging software and digital transformation.
• A creative thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Strongly business-oriented with a customer-centric mindset.
• Able to combine outstanding aesthetics with practical process improvement.
• Enthusiastic about shaping the future of digital product development.
Minimum education level:
• Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, Digital Design, Design Engineering, Computational Design, Visual Communication or related disciplines.
Experience:
• First professional experience, internships or academic projects in Industrial Design, CGI, AI-assisted design or digital product development.
• Experience with visualization, animation or CGI production.
• Experience with AI-supported design tools and workflows is considered a strong advantage.
• Exposure to software development, automation or computational design methods is a plus.
• Trainee ships in automotive industry are an advantage
• International project experience is appreciated.
Skills and competencies:
Technical Skills
• Good understanding of AI-assisted design tools and workflows.
• Experience with CGI rendering, visualization and animation software.
• Strong digital content creation capabilities including images, videos, presentations and storytelling assets.
• High understanding of User experience & human centric design with connected digital product development & realization processes.
• Ability to evaluate and test new software solutions.
• Basic knowledge of scripting, programming or workflow automation is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with presentation and visual communication tools.
Soft Skills
• Exceptional aesthetic sensitivity and styling awareness.
• Strong understanding of perceived quality and premium product communication.
• Excellent visual storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to create emotional impact through design communication and customer presentations.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-driven and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and cultures.
• Strong learning agility and curiosity toward new technologies.
Languages
• Fluent English (mandatory).
• Chinese is a strong advantage.
• French is a plus.
• Additional languages are considered an asset due to the global nature of the role.
Key Success Profile
The successful candidate combines:
Design Excellence
• Strong styling sensitivity
• Understanding of perceived quality
• Outstanding visual communication skills
• Ability to influence and seduce customers through compelling design storytelling
Digital & AI Mindset
• Very high passion for AI and emerging technologies
• Interest in software and process innovation
• Strong efficiency and business-impact orientation
Global Collaboration
• Ability to connect people, teams and disciplines worldwide
• Strong collaboration with Design, Engineering, Innovation and Digital Transformation teams worldwide.
What we can do for you
- You will work within an international team full of energy;
- You will work on challenges that matter;
- You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;
- You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;
- A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com