Alexander Blake McGowen

c.281.620.3958 e.mcgowen429@gmail.com

Education

College for Creative Studies – Detroit, Michigan

BFA in Automotive Design - Graduated with Honors May 2012

 

Experience

Stellantis Design Studio, Auburn Hills, Mi

Interior Design Manager - Ram Truck Production Interiors January 2024 - Present

  • Leading development of all future-production interiors for NEXT-Generation Full-Size RAM Pickup Trucks and Commercial Vans

Interior Design Manager - Jeep Production Interior December 2021-2023

  • Interior design manager for NEXT-Generation Jeep Cherokee 2025

  • Led development of full production front cockpit for future d-segment electrified Jeep SUV

  • Interior design manager for Jeep Wagoneer S Luxury Electric SUV

Senior Creative Designer – Jeep Interiors November 2020 – Present

  • Interior design lead for next-generation D-segment Jeep SUV

  • Interior design support for Jeep Wagoneer S Luxury Electric SUV

  • Managed team of 5 Summer interns in future premium Jeep/Wagoneer Project

Creative Designer – Jeep and Chrysler Interiors October 2018 – November 2020

  • Lead for Interior doors, textures, and details on Chrysler Airflow CES concept

  • Lead designer for JL interior half doors

  • Contributed sketches and design themes for various interior projects

Creative Designer - Advanced Lighting Group October 2012 - October 2018

  • Lead Designer for JL, JT Exterior Lighting

  • Lead Designer for Chrysler Portal Concept Exterior Lighting

  • Helped to establish Lighting Group’s workflow process, deliverables and checkpoints

  • Worked to expand Lighting Group’s technical expertise and design capabilities to include ADAS/ Autonomous Driving technologies

Design Intern - Dodge/Ram Studio May - August 2011

  • Contributed on vehicle exterior design for next-generation Dodge and Ram products Collaborated with modeling support to develop 3/8 scale model of a final theme

Co-Lead - FCA Working Parents Network BRG June 2019 – May 2022

  • Co-founded business resource group at FCA to support a community that has grown to more than 580 Working Parents

  • Established our group’s purpose, goals and key initiatives

  • Led planning for Bring Your Kids to Work Day (first time in company history)

  • Instrumental in company-wide policy improvements to benefit parents including Parental Leave Policy and Job Share policy