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 material innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on developing macro-level themes, detailed design elements like textures and patterns, and creating high-quality visual storytelling.

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden. The assignment includes travel.

Company

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

What you will do

• Support CMF development for vehicle programs from concept (DSM0) to launch (J1).
• Deliver complete CMF proposals including specifications and technical drawings for quilt and perforation patterns.
• Translate CMF strategy into feasible and production-ready design solutions.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and suppliers for exterior paint, soft trim, and decorative materials.
• Develop macro-level CMF themes and detailed design elements such as textures and mesh patterns.
• Produce high-quality visual presentations and renders for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or a 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.
• Must be based in or able to work from Gothenburg, Sweden.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Access to an in-house Contractor Care Team for support.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focusing on material innovation.
• Exposure to global cross-functional teams.