Color & Material Designer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

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About The Position

Ideate and create overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative narrative, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience. Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design and alignment with cross-functional teams across all stages of design. Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs into visual samples to validate feasibility and functionality. Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends to identify brand relevant CMF narratives that inform cutting-edge CMF design solutions. Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that embody the creative narrative and accurately depict design intent. Supports all program timing, ensuring program and project deliverables are met within the program targets. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (preferred) in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• Minimum 2 year of related work experience with a Master's degree or 5 years of related work experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 3D visualization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse disciplines.
• Highly collaborative and proactive both internally and externally.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a wide range of formats for presenting future design strategies.
• Knowledge of the Colors and Materials design process.
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task.
• Demonstrated understanding of color theory (hue, value, chroma, etc.).
• Proficient in Adobe Suit tools (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED) and Microsoft Suit tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel)
• Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive CMF Design experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ideate and create overall CMF design
• Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs into visual samples
• Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends
• Develop digital and physical CMF presentations
• Supports all program timing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees