Senior Design Painter

We seek a Senior Design Painter to join a global automotive company in Gothenburg. You will prepare, mix, and develop high-quality paint finishes across concept models, prototype vehicles, and design surfaces. Work closely with designers, modellers, and Colour & Materials teams to ensure physical design models accurately represent intended colours, finishes, and visual effects, and to influence and refine design decisions through expert finish execution. This role requires advanced craftsmanship, deep technical expertise in automotive paint systems, and a strong ability to solve complex finishing challenges. It also involves setting quality standards, guiding best practices within the team, and contributing to future vehicle design through high-level finish evaluation and delivery. Qualifications and skills required Extensive experience in paint application and surface finishing within automotive, design studio, prototype, or high-end bespoke environments, delivering premium-quality results. Proven ability to prepare and finish surfaces to the highest presentation standards, consistently meeting or exceeding. Advanced experience in mixing, matching, and formulating complex colours and finishes, resolving challenging material issues. Experience managing paint equipment and materials, ensuring effective maintenance, quality control, and efficient use of consumables. Personal attributes Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring consistently presentation- and production-quality surfaces across multiple programmes. Strong ability to interpret and critically evaluate design intent, translating it into achievable, high-quality physical finishes. Advanced organisational and planning skills, with experience managing materials, equipment, and priorities across fast-paced, multi-project environments. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional coordination and mentoring junior team members. This is a six-month, full-time consultant position through Incluso. Starting 11 January 2027. Possibility of extension. Please submit your CV as soon as possible, since we will review the applications on an ongoing basis. For more information about this role, please contact Karin Persson.