Worked closely with Ian Callum at Jaguar for 18 years Jaguar set for a massive transformation to an all-electric brand by 2025 According to an internal company memo, “Julian Thomson, Jaguar design director, has decided to leave the company to explore other exciting opportunities outside JLR and will leave at the end of the month. I would like to thank Julian for his great work, leadership, dedication and significant contribution.” The news of Thomson’s departure comes after a management reshuffle towards the end of last year, which saw Massimo Frascella promoted to the role of Land Rover's design director and Gerry McGovern assume the responsibility of chief creative officer for the Jaguar Land Rover group.