Who we are: 

 

AVATR is about bringing people together, connecting ideas and cultures: we believe people from different backgrounds working together in a multidisciplinary atmosphere inspire each other to create a design composition that in the long run radiates its richness from the inside out. 

 

AVATR, inspired by ‘avatar’, aims to enable each user to create another self in an intelligent parallel world, becoming “your most emotional intelligent companion”. Our technology focuses on emotional intelligence and stands for casual luxury with forward-looking design and warm technology. Through a holistic approach the brand looks at the big picture and by understanding users’ lifestyle and desires to enable them to pursue what they love.  

 

As an explorer in the new track of smart electric vehicles (SEV), AVATR is committed to building an international high-end SEV brand.  

More about AVATR: https://www.avatr.com/en 

 

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What it’s like to work with us: 

 

“Our Design Center is a vivid platform, where people from all over the world will find a stage to unleash their talents! It is a place where ideas and innovative minds meet. A bold and lively discourse of different views and multidimensional design thinking are always welcome here. Authenticity and originality based on our unique design philosophy generate remarkable designs. The AVATR Design Center feels like a small creative family with the vision to find solutions towards future high-end with a humanized spirit”. 

 

-Nader Faghihzadeh, Chief Design Officer at AVATR 

 

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Currently, we are looking for a Design Project Manager. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. Here we strongly believe in the power of design as a propeller towards continuous innovation and breaking boundaries. Our design-driven philosophy is at the core of our company, influencing every product we create, every service we provide, and every relationship we nurture. Therefore, we offer a permanent position where your creative freedom is welcomed. Each team member’s unique contribution is not only valued but essential to our collective growth. With your fresh insights, we’ll explore new heights together in a culture of mutual respect, trust, and lively collaboration.

Work location: Munich, Germany

 

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for efficient planning, monitoring and steering of Design sub- projects
• Ensuring projects stay within schedule, budget, and provide highest level of quality within your scope of work
• Prepare and present reports to management and different forums as required
• Managing organization-wide alignments through important communication channels and reporting across all levels of the organization
• Managing and monitoring design activities cross-globally to ensure on-time delivery of required assets to the best standard
• Analyzing and resolving conflicts in a multicultural environment, remove hurdles, and be a catalyst for Design Leadership
• Collaboration and supplier management where necessary
• Supporting departmental development regarding processes, methods and tools in collaboration with department Head and Product Line Managers-Design
• Assisting design departments with long term resource and budget planning (project related)
• Managing risks, issues and aiding in resolution via means like escalation
• Willingness to travel (domestically and internationally) as required

 

What you will bring:

• Bachelors/ master’s degree in design, Engineering or/and Project Management
• Fluent in English - other languages are a plus
• 3+ years of work experience in a global automotive context, preferably Automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project/ program management
• Strong planning, steering and controlling skills with focus on details
• Excellent understanding of the automotive design environment, processes and its challenges
• Familiar with basic engineering criteria and requirements in automotive development
• Proven organizational skills and an ability to multi-task efficiently
• Reliable and able to work without close supervision     
• Good verbal and visual communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and international environment

 

Skills required:

• Planning, Steering and Controlling
• Effective communication
• Team player
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Quick decision making
• Resilient

 

Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!