At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design proposals for automotive products, focusing on colours, materials, and finishes.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking automotive design team in Crewe, Cheshire.
- Benefits: Exciting contract role with opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a chance to influence the company's product portfolio.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of automotive design and shape future products.
- Qualifications: Degree in design or equivalent experience; strong skills in 2D/3D design software.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
- Position Title: Lead CMF Designer
- Duration: Contract
- About the Person
- The successful colleague will have experience gained from a design environment, with proven ability to design and develop forward thinking and innovative design proposals.
- You will have experience as a CMF (Colours, Materials and Finishes) automotive designer with examples of design production or conceptual projects that have been undertaken and/or managed.
- You will have a degree in design or equivalent experience.
You will demonstrate
- Skill to design and develop forward thinking and innovative design proposals within an automotive environment
- Ability to solve complex problems and provide creative solutions
- Ability to communicate and present design proposals and ideas across the company in different forums
- An understanding of feasibility and production methodology along with 2D and 3D IT skills such as Photoshop and 3D CAD software skills are essential
- An understanding of financial budgeting
About the Role
- Our Client are seeking a Lead Designer to join the Colour and Trim function.
- Reporting directly to the Head of Colour and Trim, the Lead Designer will be responsible for creating and leading the generation design solutions for the Clients' new products.
- The role will coordinate and deliver proposals and concepts, integrating the Brand values and the Design strategy developed into concrete design alternatives in 2D, 3D and digital media as well as develop and present formal and functional solutions that integrate innovation and creativity in future Client product proposals, achieving a high visual quality fulfilling the agreed technical and ergonomic requirements.
- The role leads Design development proposals in house or in co-operation with external partners.
- The role offers an exciting opportunity at a pivotal time in the Clients' history to undertake a senior role within a forward thinking design team, playing an integral part in developing the company's future product portfolio.
Key responsibilities include
- Design development
- Delivery of projects
- Problem solving
- Developing designs in 3-Dimensions
- Working in collaborations with an immediate team, the wider functions and external suppliers to achieve the set design objectives
- About the function
- Pitch on function to be added.
- The CMF team bring surfaces to life through the emotional connection with extraordinary colour, materials and finishes.
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Lead CMF Designer in Crewe employer: Sumitomo Electric
At Sumitomo Electric, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Cable Process Design Engineers benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, including potential experiences in Japan, and are supported in their professional growth within a company committed to quality and efficiency in manufacturing. With a focus on employee development and adherence to ISO standards, we provide a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
We think you need these skills to ace Lead CMF Designer in Crewe
CMF Design
Automotive Design
Innovative Design Proposals
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
2D and 3D IT Skills
Photoshop
