Joel Piaskowski stepped down from his position as Hyundai’s U.S. design chief last month, but it didn’t take the 40-year old long to land a new gig – especially considering the down industry. Piaskowski will now be heading the Mercedes-Benz Advance Design in California.
According to CarDesignNews.com, Piaskowski’s first day with Mercedes-Benz will be January 12th. Piaskowski is taking over the position from Gorden Wagener, who has been promoted to another position.
Piaskowski’s latest work includes Hyundai ’s new Genesis range – both sedan and coupe – but he is also credited with the Santa Fe and the Veracruz, as well as some of Hyundai’s better known concept cars.
Before taking his last position with Hyundai, Piaskowski worked at General Motors for several years, including stints at the automaker’s Pontiac, Chevrolet , Holden, Buick and Opel divisions.
