Senior CMF Designer

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

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About The Position

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. The Industrial Design team is responsible for defining the visual, tactile, and experiential DNA of our aircraft. As a Senior CMF Designer, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of color, material, and finish execution from early trend forecasting through to manufacturing and certification. As our Senior CMF Designer, you won't just select finishes, you will architect the visual and tactile future of flight. You will bridge the gap between aerospace engineering and aesthetics, pioneering the use of next-generation, sustainable materials to create an aircraft cabin that is lightweight, premium, durable and unfortgetable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional CMF or design experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or Furniture design
• A world-class portfolio demonstrating a strong sense of form, sophisticated surfacing, and a deep understanding of user experience
• Hands-on experience with advanced materials and coatings
• Experience driving the creation of high-fidelity physical models. Capable of rolling up your sleeves to prototype independently or leading external vendors to execute complex material finishes
• A "zero-ego" approach to feedback and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative startup environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both Automotive and Aerospace Design is highly valued.
• Must have the ability to to have the design sensitivity found in car design combined with the real world experience of designing certified aircraft interiors
• Familiarity with FAA or EASA aerospace regulations and best practices is a significant plus
• Ability to simplify complex technical requirements into elegant, intuitive, and iconic design solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Color, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) strategies for Joby aircraft and brand spaces that prioritize sustainability, weight reduction, and optimizing user experience
• Build and maintain an internal CMF library that will serve as touchpoint for production aircraft, future aircraft and brand spaces
• Partner closely with engineering teams, suppliers, supply chain and brand teams to execute the CMF Strategy
• Find and develop future materials both internally and with suppliers for improved weight, durability and customer experience
• Maintain a deep understanding of the aviation landscape and automotive trends to keep Joby at the forefront
• Be a steward of the Joby brand and translate the brand across all products within the Joby product line

Benefits

• paid time off
• healthcare benefits
• a 401(k) plan with a company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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