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Newell Brands

As a Senior Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer, you will be a creative leader driving CMF ... You will collaborate across Industrial Design, Graphics, Marketing, Engineering, and Supply Chain ...

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How much do color material design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for color material design in the United States is $20.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Color Material Design roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Color Material Design frequently encounter challenges such as balancing aesthetic appeal with material functionality and manufacturability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including engineering, marketing, and production—requires strong communication to ensure color and material choices align with brand identity and technical constraints. Staying updated on emerging trends and sustainable materials is also critical. Addressing these challenges involves continuous learning, active collaboration, and leveraging digital tools for color visualization and prototyping.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Color Material Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Color Material Designer, you need a strong background in color theory, materials science, and design principles, often supported by a degree in industrial, textile, or graphic design. Proficiency with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling software, and material libraries is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication with cross-functional teams are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for developing aesthetically pleasing, functional, and market-appropriate products that meet both user needs and brand identity.

What is the difference between Color Material Design vs Graphic Designer?

AspectColor Material DesignGraphic Designer
CredentialsDesign degrees, UI/UX certificationsDesign degrees, visual communication certifications
Work EnvironmentDigital platforms, product interfacesPrint, digital media, branding projects
Industry UsageTech, app development, product designAdvertising, publishing, branding

Color Material Design focuses on creating visual language and interface elements for digital products, emphasizing usability and consistency. Graphic Designers work across various media to develop visual concepts, branding, and layouts. While both roles require strong design skills, Color Material Design is more specialized in digital UI/UX, whereas Graphic Design covers a broader range of visual communication.

What is Color Material Design?

Color Material Design refers to the practice of selecting and applying colors and materials in the design process to enhance the appearance, functionality, and user experience of a product. This role often involves understanding how color, texture, and finish affect both the aesthetic and usability of physical or digital products. Professionals in this field collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and marketing teams to ensure that chosen materials and colors align with brand identity and meet technical requirements. Their expertise is crucial in industries like automotive, fashion, technology, and consumer goods.
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Infographic showing various Color Material Design job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,581 per year, or $21 per hour.

Color & Material Designer

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

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 preferred
  • 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

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 child care 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 not 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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About Ford

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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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