Alfonso Albaisa is executive design director, Infiniti Motor Company, a position to which he was appointed in April 2013. In this role, Albaisa is responsible for further developing the design of all future Infiniti vehicles and concept cars. He leads the global Infiniti Design team.

Albaisa is a passionate and seasoned automotive designer with more than 25 years of experience. Albaisa joined the Nissan Design team in San Diego  in 1988. From 1997, he held a number of senior Design positions within Nissan leading up to his appointment as Design Director, Nissan Design America, in 2004.

In 2007, he was appointed vice president of Nissan Design Europe. Upon his 2011 return to the U.S. as vice president, Nissan Design America, he led the design of the Nissan Ellure and Xtrem concept cars as well as key strategic production vehicles. He also played a key role in the design of several Infiniti models.

In 2012, Albaisa was named design director of Nissan global Design, Nissan brand passenger cars, including Zero Emission Vehicles. In this global role, he was responsible to map out and implement Nissan’s future design strategies.

Albaisa is a Cuban American who descends from a highly design and architecture-minded family. He holds a degree from Pratt Institute in New York and also attended the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. He is based at the company’s Design Center in Atsugi, Japan.

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration. With the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration, there are no side-door mirrors to break up the aesthetics of the unmistakable profile. The full roof length of the teardrop passenger greenhouse is accentuated by lightweight acoustic glass.

And its doors open portal style, which allows the stunning cabin to be fully on display while driver and passengers step in and out with ease.

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Interior

Infiniti Q30 Concept. The Infiniti Q30 Concept embodies Infiniti’s vision to deliver head-turning design, innovative materials with precise fit and finish and passionate craftsmanship, while provoking a radical shift in the premium compact segment.

Infiniti Q30 Concept Interior

Infiniti Q30 Concept Interior

The 2016 Infiniti QX50 luxury crossover provides a unique combination of a right-sized exterior with a luxurious interior environment and suite of advanced technology features.

2016 Infiniti QX50 Interior

New Infiniti Design Studio in London