Lead Design PainterNew
The opportunity
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market.
What you'll do
Lead the complete paint and surfacing workflow for show cars, concept: vehicles, design properties, and studio development models.
Establish and maintain concours-level standards for substrate preparation,: surfacing, priming, sealing, color application, clear coating, curing, wet sanding, polishing, and final detailing.
Evaluate surfaces, body lines, highlights, transitions, gaps, and: reflections; direct corrections to ensure the finished property accurately communicates the intended design.
Inspect work at each stage and ensure minor defects, contamination, texture: variation, edge issues, or color inconsistencies are corrected before release.
Develop and refine painting techniques, process controls, and quality: checkpoints that consistently produce mirror-like, presentation-ready finishes.
Partner with designers and studio leadership to interpret color, material,: gloss, and finish direction for each property.
What they're looking for
- Lead custom color development, spray-out evaluation, color matching, tinting,: and refinement of solid, metallic, pearl, translucent, multi-stage, and special-effect finishes.
- Assess color and surface appearance under studio, outdoor, photography, and: show-lighting conditions to confirm hue, flop, depth, gloss, and visual balance.
- Document approved formulas, spray-out standards, application methods, and: process notes to support repeatability and future development.
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and train Design Painters, setting clear: expectations for craftsmanship, safety, organization, and accountability.
