CMF Designer

About this role

Responsibilities

• Support on CMF development for assigned vehicle programs from concept (DSM0) to launch (J1)
• Assist in delivering complete CMF proposals including colour, material, and finish specifications incl. technical drawings for quilt and perforation patterns
• Translate CMF strategy into feasible and production-ready design solutions
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, modelers, visualization experts, trimmers, and painters
• Coordinate with suppliers for exterior paint, soft trim, and decorative materials
• Develop macro-level CMF themes and detailed design elements (quilting, textures, mesh patterns)
• Produce high-quality visual presentations, renders, and storytelling materials
• Support sustainability initiatives and material innovation exploration
• Mentor CMF designers and support team knowledge sharing
• Present CMF proposals confidently to internal/external stakeholders and leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field
• 2-5 years of CMF experience, preferably within automotive industry
• Proven experience delivering production-ready CMF programs
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Competence:
• Strong creative vision and CMF storytelling capability
• Ability to independently lead CMF programs
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing feasibility
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability to create high-quality renders in VRED or Blender
• Familiarity with Rhino or Blender is a plus
• Knowledge of generative AI tools is an advantage