CMF Designer (Automotive)

TL;DR

CMF Designer (Automotive): Translating strategic direction into production-ready color, material, and finish solutions for vehicle programs with an accent on cross-functional coordination and material innovation. Focus on delivering complete CMF proposals, developing macro-level themes, and producing high-quality visual storytelling materials.

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (Travel required)

Company

hirify.global is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy.

What you will do

• Support CMF development for assigned vehicle programs from concept (DSM0) to launch (J1).
• Deliver complete CMF proposals including color, material, and finish specifications and technical drawings.
• 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.
• Produce high-quality visual presentations, renders, and storytelling materials for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field.
• 2-5 years of CMF experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience delivering production-ready CMF programs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to create high-quality renders in VRED or Blender.
• Location: Must be based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Rhino or Blender.
• Knowledge of generative AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Support from a dedicated in-house Contractor Care Team.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative automotive environment.
• Engagement with cross-functional and global teams.