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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

The work of an automotive designer is very responsible, innovative, creative, and at the same time focused on practicality and comfort. It is this person who develops concepts for new cars. To do this, first a sketch of the future car is made, and then, together with the engineers, a prototype is created that translates the idea into reality. However, if you want to pursue a career in this area, you must be prepared for high competition. So, if you are interested in working in this industry, you need to learn how to become an automotive designer.

Steps

1. 1 In addition to higher education, you need to enroll in a design school and graduate successfully. Basically, auto design school doesn't accept people right after school.
   • You must have completed at least a year in art and design at a university or college. You can also get an associate's degree before transferring.
2. 2 Work on your portfolio. Design schools often require showing portfolios of various automotive designs. This will affect whether you are accepted or not.
3. 3 Get a degree in automotive design. It will take you approximately 4 years to achieve your bachelor's degree.
   • The first course contains lectures on design and drawing theory.
   • Practice begins in the third year.
   • You can also continue your training to learn how to design models, prototype, represent technology, and gain computer-aided design skills.
4. 4 Get a job in car design.
   • Look for jobs online or look for useful links to help you find a job in this field.

Tips

• Automotive design colleges are different. Some have contracts with large companies in the industry or work on their basis. This means that when you go to college, you will be able to take part in the projects of this or that automobile company. Go to college, ask students if they are comfortable with the quality of education. Make sure the college can help you achieve your goals and get you jobs in your desired field.
• You can start a career in lower positions before becoming an automotive designer.

Warnings

• To get a job in this field, you must have a bachelor's degree in automotive design. Thus, a master's degree does not offer particular advantages when applying for a job. However, it will help you improve and develop your design skills.
• To be successful, you must have prerequisites such as knowledge of computer programming, good knowledge of mathematics and science, and the ability to communicate with people.
• An engineering background doesn't automatically make you an automotive designer. You can become a video engineer who makes sure that engineering standards are met.