Join Toyota’s Styling division in Brussels to innovate and develop cutting-edge exterior designs, collaborate with engineers, and shape the future of Toyota vehicles for the European market!

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team description

Toyota Technical Center (R&D) in Europe is responsible for the Exterior and Interior styling, Colour &Trim, planning, development, and production of attractive, superior quality cars matching European market requirements and trends.

Within our R&D-organisation, Styling division plays a key role in the design and development of our future models.

Your responsibilities

• You will be part of a team that is responsible for the Exterior Styling development for vehicles production.
• You will closely collaborate with engineers to make selected stylings able to be produced following Toyota car manufacturing process/engineering.
• Create new exciting Exterior designs following market trends, including accessories if asked.
• Develop selected stylings by mocks with the styling team, physical and digital modellers, and model suppliers.
• Develop selected styling securing both styling and TME production quality.
• Control and follow up production phases.

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have a master’s degree in Car Design or Industrial Design
• Experience with production related industry
• Exceptionally good knowledge of Automotive industry and current Design trends
• Proven ability to Create and develop Exterior designs.
• Good project management skills
• You master Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design software.
• Skilled in 3D software (Alias or others) including VRED is a plus.
• You have knowledge of Microsoft Office

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.