Principal CMF Designer
- CMF design activities for both Interior and Exterior projects for all our vehicles. Create mood boards, color palettes, material samples and pitch decks for in person and virtual presentations.
- Define and implement materials, finishes, textures and colors for both production and conceptual programs.
- Research and analyze color and materials trends both in automotive and consumer markets to develop trend forecasting, while identifying opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
- Constantly source new materials to maintain innovation within the CMF library.
- Research and connect with suppliers to bring your design vision to life.
- Create innovative patterns and graphics that can help define the identity of the brand.
- Material Mastering Required. Managing appearance development and approval process with various suppliers and/or Tiers, while maintaining design intent.
- Follow system for maintaining, storing and distributing master samples.
- Clear understanding of automotive specifications and performance requirements of finishes.
- Creative finish solutions that maintain appearance but keep cost at a minimum.
- Provide charts that layout a clear Color and Materials production development letter for production builds.
- Design quality/quality control of finishes in all phases of production to ensure the design intent is maintained.
- Support the definition of activities and resources for the delivery of CMF projects.
- Lead defined, specific projects, working cross-functionally.
- BA or BS Degree in Color and Material Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Textile Design or the equivalent in professional experience with evidence of exceptional ability documented in a portfolio.
- 10-15 years similar or related experience.
- Create compelling inspiration boards and focused program palettes to inspire and align the organization on the CMF direction.
- Proficiency with design tools and software. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Keyshot (or equivalent 3D or 2D rendering programs Alias, VRED, Maya, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required for effective presentations.
- Consistently deliver high-quality work in an expedient manner.
- Ability to manage multiple activities with possible pivots and show examples from previous production programs.
- Significant experience of leading CMF projects.
- Capability to work cross functionally (internally) with Design, Brand, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing but also experience in successful relationships (externally) with suppliers, vendors and partners for mutual success.
- Ability to meet deliverables, based on milestones and deadlines.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
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