Position Title Design Project Coordinator, Automotive

Duration: Contract

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the Sweden*

Description of the Assignment

Join a fast‑growing electric mobility technology and solutions brand shaping the future of premium EVs. Our work comes to life through world‑leading companies in the global OEM. At our Design Center in Gothenburg, creativity, innovation and craft meet to define the next generation of sustainable mobility.

We are now looking for a Design Project Coordinator to support our Design Project Leaders and ensure flawless execution across entire vehicle design programs.

About the role

As a Design Project Coordinator, you will be at the heart of the design development process, supporting multiple global design teams and ensuring that projects run smoothly, efficiently and on time.

You will work closely with Design Project Leaders, model teams, digital designers, engineers and cross‑functional stakeholders to plan, coordinate and track all design actions and deliverables throughout the product development cycle.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, creative studio environment and enjoys keeping complex projects moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Planning

• Support Design Project Leaders with daily project management tasks.
• Plan and coordinate design activities and deliverables according to process, timing, scope and budget.
• Maintain and update project resource files, forecasts and actuals, including hours and model costs.

Project Tracking & Reporting

• Follow up on project activities, consolidate input to gates/milestones, and provide clear status overviews.
• Manage and maintain the Level‑2 design time plan, aligned to the VPP and physical modelling schedule.
• Consolidate and present an overview of all deliveries within the Design Project Timing Portfolio.

Studio Operations & Support

• Prepare project reviews, meetings, agendas and minutes.
• Create and maintain project sites and documentation.
• Provide operational support to the Design PMO, including governance tasks when needed.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a coordination, support or project role, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of design studio workflows, principles and processes.
• Ability to translate business and design needs into clear project plans.
• Comfortable working in global, cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Familiarity with standard tools and systems used in automotive development is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, service‑minded and positive-no task is too big or too small.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to keep a holistic overview.
• Strong communicator with excellent social and networking skills.
• Organized and structured, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Curious, adaptable and open to learning.
• Strong information‑gathering and monitoring skills.
• A self‑starter who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the Sweden*