CMF Designer
About the job
Job Summary
- As a CMF Designer for our Client, you will support CMF development for one or more vehicle programs, translating strategic direction into production-ready design solutions.
- You will create creative proposals, support and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Support on CMF development for assigned vehicle programs from concept (DSM0) to launch (J1)
- Assist in delivering complete CMF proposals including colour, material, and finish specifications incl. technical drawings for quilt and perforation patterns
- Translate CMF strategy into feasible and production-ready design solutions
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, modelers, visualization experts, trimmers, and painters
- Coordinate with suppliers for exterior paint, soft trim, and decorative materials
- Develop macro-level CMF themes and detailed design elements (quilting, textures, mesh patterns)
- Produce high-quality visual presentations, renders, and storytelling materials
- Support sustainability initiatives and material innovation exploration
- Mentor CMF designers and support team knowledge sharing
- Present CMF proposals confidently to internal/external stakeholders and leadership
Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field
- 2-5 years of CMF experience, preferably within automotive industry
- Proven experience delivering production-ready CMF programs
- Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
- Experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Competence:
- Strong creative vision and CMF storytelling capability
- Ability to independently lead CMF programs
- Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing feasibility
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Ability to create high-quality renders in VRED or Blender
- Familiarity with Rhino or Blender is a plus
- Knowledge of generative AI tools is an advantage
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments
Personal attributes
- Adaptable and comfortable navigating fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes unpredictable environments.
- Possesses a proactive, solutions-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Structured, methodical, and analytical, with strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Capable of balancing visionary, conceptual thinking with precise execution and attention to detail.
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and free from prestige or political behaviour.
- Strong visual storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication skills.