CMF Automotive Designer

Day in the life:

· Looking for Sr. Designer, 5-10 years experience,

· Familiar with Automotive industry, want auto experience

· Support CMF – Color, Material, Finish

· Support design activities, exterior, interior, accessories, through supplier engagement, CMF research, material samples, technical data

· Aware of new and innovative material solutions

· Able to offer solutions that maintain appearance, keep cost at a minimum

· Create and present presentations

· Working knowledge of Adobe Create Suite, 3D, 2D Platforms: VRED, Keyshot, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator

· Enable perform fast pace environment, tight deliverables, not everyone is familiar with startup, timelines are shorter

How many projects at one time?: Captured in Exterior, Interior, Accessories, huge portfolio of accessories, multiple projects at once, all part of cohesive portfolio

What you bring to the team: The pace doesn’t scare you, it excites you. Flexible with coast-to-coast schedules, requiring excellent communication skills that may fall outside of traditional hours. Comfortable in a start-up environment. Low ego and strong willingness to support. Being agile and understanding how quickly directions may change in an automotive design setting. And of course, outstanding CMF Design skills.

· 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.

· Minimum of five 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.

· 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.

· Need Portfolio link

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50 - $55