Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
We are currently seeking a Design Manager to help grow our retail development group in the APAC market. This position will be based in our Shanghai office, and requires regional travel as well as occasional travel to headquarters in California, as well as onboarding for 2-4 months in California.
The roles requires a skilled professional with 15+ years experience of leading A/E project teams in retail and/or automotive facility segments with deep project execution experience in the APAC / China market.
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
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You Will
Work on regional Lucid brand standards developmentHelp to develop a global vendor base of architects, engineers, and design professionals, as well as managing their efforts through each design phaseLead design phase activities for individual retail showroom and service center projects in the APAC marketCollaborate with Lucid Real Estate and Construction Managers on site and feasibility evaluations, test fits, landlord coordination and lease reviews, project budgetingManage external design team professionals, review their drawing for conformance to brand standards and program, and ensure projects are on schedule, on budget and on brand.Engage with internal Lucid stakeholders for visibility, review and approval of project designsNegotiate design professional fees and agreements and develop design phase project schedulesAssist with regional A/E vendor managementGrow into a regional team leadership role with internal management and oversight functionsOur ideal candidate
Has can-do attitudeHas a strong technical design and construction background within the region, especially focused on project execution in ChinaPossesses critical thinking and analytical capabilities to proactively navigate ambiguity, and solve problemsCan operate independently in a leadership capacityHas strong communication and collaboration skills to work in a growing global organizationApproaches their work with vigor and determinationDemonstrates excellence in their respective fieldPossesses the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environmentYou Bring
Min 15+ yrs experience in the design and construction industry, with a focus on APAC / China marketsConnections with a network of regional A/E vendors to draw fromExperience with leading and managing an internal team Extensive understanding of regional technical documentation standardsExtensive understanding of regional architectural products vendorsPast experience working in an A/E design firm, along with experience working in a retail development group on the client sideA proven track record of managing design team professionals and delivering high-quality projects on time and on scheduleIn depth, hands-on knowledge of commercial design and construction in the automotive and retail development environment and it’s fast-paced, adaptive processes, with particular focus on site development, high quality storefronts, interior detailing and millwork, and MEPFA general familiarity with building codes in key APAC marketsExperience with automotive building types and/or technical coordination of similar equipment systems preferredExperience with planning / heritage approval processesBachelor’s degree required, preferably architecturalRequired software experience: AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Smartsheets or MS ProjectA portfolio demonstrating past work experienceFluency in English required, Mandarin preferred, to a level of professional and technical communication in both languages