Derek Jenkins

In his role as Vice President of Design at Lucid, Derek Jenkins oversees exterior and interior design, colors and materials, user experience, and accessories, in addition to brand strategy and creative. Before joining Lucid, Derek was the Director of Design at Mazda North America Operations where he was the lead or contributing designer to the 2016 MX-5 Miata, Shinari Concept, CX-5, Mazda6, Mazda3, and the 2017 CX-9. Prior to that, Derek was Chief Designer for Volkswagen North America, credited with the Scirocco concept, Ragster, Microbus concept, Concept T, among others. Derek also spent eight years with Audi, serving first as Lead Exterior Designer and then Assistant Chief Designer for Audi Design. He was the principal exterior designer of the A2 concept and production cars, as well as the 2002 Audi A8.