Senior Color Material and Finishing (CMF) Designer

TL;DR

Senior Color Material and Finishing (CMF) Designer: Developing design concepts and specifications to optimize the function, ergonomics, and aesthetics of hardware products with an accent on innovative material technologies and manufacturing feasibility. Focus on researching lifestyle trends, creating CMF strategies, and collaborating with engineering teams to realize product visions from concept to mass production.

Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in hardware and software solutions, dedicated to empowering collaboration and play through inclusive and innovative design.

What you will do

• Research consumer lifestyle and design trends across fashion, automotive, and furniture industries.
• Build CMF strategies that integrate lifestyle trends with material technologies and product concepts.
• Collaborate with engineering groups to develop feasible technologies for mass manufacturing.
• Create detailed CMF specification documents to guide engineering teams.
• Ensure all product materials are color-matched, approved, and documented.
• Maintain material sample libraries and technical reference documents for the global design community.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional CMF design experience defining trends, color, material, and finishes for mass manufacture.
• Fluent in English.
• Technical expertise in manufacturing processes and emerging material technologies.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot for visualization.
• Experience in Industrial Design or Mechanical Product Design Engineering.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating cutting-edge design and user-centered design techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits packages tailored to location.
• Supportive culture focused on physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that celebrates individual differences.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and on-premises work.
• Opportunities to contribute to products with a positive global impact.