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Sesame

Eyewear Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $280K/yr

This role requires a strong sense of style, a deep understanding of frame construction, and the ability to translate trends, CMF direction, and brand DNA into distinctive, production-ready designs.

Arch Motorcycle

Junior Designer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

As a Junior Designer you will perform design visualization from initial mock-up renderings to final ... A strong eye for graphic design, branding, and color/material/finish (CMF) trends. * CMF Focus:

Hp

Sr. Industrial Designer (HyperX)

Tustin, CA · On-site

$116K - $182K/yr

Sr. Industrial Designer (HyperX) Description - About HyperX HyperX's mission has been to develop a ... Conduct design research including trend analysis, CMF exploration, ergonomic studies, and usability ...

LG Electronics

Senior Designer

Englewood Cliffs, NJ · On-site

$104K - $111K/yr

The role is responsible for translating Voice-of-Customer (VoC), market research, trend studies ... Create product-related visual materials (concept renderings, diagrams, CMF narratives, presentation ...

Newell Brands

Sr. Industrial Designer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$124K/yr

As a key contributor, you will collaborate with graphic designers, usability experts, CMF ... Translate research and trend analysis into actionable design strategies and differentiated product ...

Newell Brands

$98K - $104K/yr

As a key contributor, you will collaborate with graphic designers, usability experts, CMF ... Translate research and trend analysis into actionable design strategies and differentiated product ...

Dell, Inc.

Visual and Graphic Designer 2

Austin, TX · On-site

$102K - $132K/yr

You will collaborate closely with Industrial Designers, Packaging Engineers, CMF teams, Brand ... trends into future product experiences. Who We Are We believe that each of us has the power to make ...

JR286

Designer - NikeSKIMS Accessories

Torrance, CA · On-site

Translate trend research, consumer insights, and brand DNA into compelling product designs and ... Contribute to color, material, and finish (CMF) direction and product storytelling. * Participate ...

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Color & Material Designer

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Ford Motor Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 528 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 45 rated automakers

Job description


We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part of Ford Design, you'll be at the cutting edge of Ford's most strategically critical work, designing people and society's needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences.
Join our Color & Material team to lead design for current and future customers of the Ford brands product line up, including Battery Electric Vehicle, Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Compact trucks, Icons, Passenger vehicle/utilities, Luxury, and Emerging Markets.
In this position...
Our Color & Material Designer creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions that influence and enhance the current automotive landscape. This role is responsible in specifying all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles that bring a distinct look and experience to the automobile.
This position will be located in Dearborn, MI and will be in office 4 days/week.
What you'll do...
  • Creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions and specifies all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles.
  • 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.

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design or any other related discipline.
  • Minimum 2 year of related work experience with a Master's degree or 5 years of related work experience with a Bachelor's degree.
  • Automotive CMF Design experience is required
  • 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)
  • Experience leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate early-stage design ideation.
  • Demonstrated capability in strategy creation and stewarding, with the ability to guide long-term design visions from initial concept through to successful implementation.
  • Knowledge of materials innovation and emerging technologies.
  • Proven experience in color development.
  • Strong capability in trend-based research and forecasting, with the ability to synthesize insights from into actionable CMF strategies.
  • Portfolio of your work is required

Even better, you may have...
  • Master's Degree (preferred) in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design or any other related discipline
  • Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.
  • Working level knowledge of fabrics and trims associated with the development process.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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