Senior CMF Designer

Our automotive OEM Client based in Gothenburg, Sweden is looking for a Senior colour and materials designer to join their growing team. The candidate must have immediate eligibility to work within the EU in order to apply.

Assignment Description:

• Create and deliver complete design proposals according to design vision/brief and project prerequisites in assigned programs.

• Produce creative and detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria working in close collaboration with other design disciplines.

• Develop CMF concepts, which are translated into physical solutions and prototypes in cooperation with CMF Specialists and our in-house trim shop.

• Create Colour, Material, Finish definition documents and safeguard CMF releases linked to design gateways.

• Prepare presentations and showcase materials for design reviews. Main focus is to be able to visualize concepts digitally (in Photoshop, VRED, VR), with support from our visualization team.

• Attend in project and engineering meetings, representing CMF.

• Work closely and interact with both internal as well external stakeholders.

• Liaise with Marketing and Project teams in China.

Requirements:

• Min. bachelor’s degree within Industrial Design, Transportation Design or Fine Arts.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience from automotive/transportation design. Experience working in other design related industries is an advantage.

• Deep knowledge in design process and methodology as well CMF development.

• Fluent in English. Knowledge in Mandarin is an advantage.

• Understanding of complete car development process.

• Strong communicator with good presentation skills, both verbally and visually.

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite & VRED with ability to visualize and communicate ideas effectively in 2D and 3D. Other software like Substance or Key Shot is also valuable.

• Strong drive, independent and confident as well as a good team player.

• Structured, methodical and analytical with good planning skills.

• Flexible and able to work under constrained time schedules and frequently revised circumstances. Entrepreneurial mindset.

Software and IT:

Adobe Creative Suite and VRED. Additional advantage if you possess skills in e.g., Alias, Rhino, Grasshopper, Keyshot, Substance.

Personal attributes:

Be able to travel to China, visiting approx 2-4 times/year, once travel restrictions are lifted.

Driven (a doer) with a “can-do-attitude”, flexible and pragmatic as well a team player.