Color & Materials Designer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Color Theory, 3D Visualization, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, Collaboration, Communication, CMF Design, Prototyping, Trend Analysis, Creative Narrative, User Experience, Functionality, Design Integration, Sample Validation, Project Management, Self-Motivation

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design, Transportation Design or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience. 5+ years of Automotive CMF Design experience 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.

Responsibilities

The Color & Materials Designer creates and delivers CMF solutions for vehicle interiors and exteriors, ensuring integration with overall vehicle design. They collaborate with teams and vendors to validate designs and analyze consumer trends for innovative solutions.