Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer, Experience Design Group

Dell Technologies • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Dell Technologies is seeking a curious, hands-on Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer for its Experience Design Group in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on CMF design for product lines, helping create cohesive product experiences in which colors, materials, and finishes work seamlessly together. The designer will collaborate with Industrial Designers, Engineers, Brand, Marketing, and suppliers, and learn how concepts progress from sketches and sample boards to production-ready specifications.

The role supports CMF concepts and color palettes for product lines, accessories, and future products, from early research through final execution. It also involves exploring emerging materials, finishes, color trends, and sustainable material options; maintaining a master sample library; developing specifications and visual guidelines; assessing feasibility and manufacturability; and presenting ideas for feedback. The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree completed within the last 12 months and a portfolio showing CMF exploration, product design thinking, and visual communication. The stated annual salary is $122,850.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, Textile Design, Materials Design, or a related field, completed within the last 12 months.
• A portfolio demonstrating color, material, and finish exploration, product design thinking, and visual communication skills; academic and personal projects are welcome.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and 3D tools such as KeyShot, Blender, Rhino, or Cinema 4D.
• Foundational understanding of materials, finishing processes, and sustainability practices.
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity, self-motivation, and willingness to learn new tools and methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-assisted creative tools for exploration and visualization.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, CMF Design, Product Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support development of CMF concepts and color palettes for product lines, accessories, and future products, from early research through final execution.
• Research emerging materials, finishes, and color trends, and share insights that inform design direction.
• Help build and maintain a master sample library of colors, materials, and finishes.
• Create clear CMF specifications and visual guidelines that support production.
• Partner with Industrial Design, Engineering, and suppliers to assess design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Present design ideas and rationale to team members and stakeholders, and use feedback to refine the work.
• Explore sustainable and eco-friendly material options as part of everyday design decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level