Senior CMF Designer - Automotive & Luxury Finishes

Senior CMF Designer

Are you ready to take your expertise in Colour, Material, and Finish (CMF) design to the next level? This is your chance to join a company renowned for its precision, craftsmanship, and innovation within the automotive and high end product design industry. You'll be part of an inspiring and fast moving environment where creativity meets engineering excellence, delivering exceptional results for discerning clients. If you have a passion for design and the drive to make an impact, this CMF Designer role is tailor made for you.

What You Will Do as Senior CMF Designer:

• Define and maintain the overall CMF strategy across exterior, interior, and components, ensuring cohesive, high quality direction.
• Translate project vision into baseline palettes, specifications, and standard build options that align with the company's values.
• Select and approve materials, balancing aesthetics, durability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source, sample, and validate materials, working closely with the supply chain manager.
• Ensure CMF intent is integrated into design and engineering processes from the early stages.
• Support client teams with bespoke and customization decisions, guiding them through specification choices.
• Review first off parts and monitor consistency of finishes during production, ensuring standards are upheld.
• Work closely with trim, paint, and assembly teams to execute CMF designs to perfection.

What You Will Bring as CMF Designer:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in CMF design, ideally within automotive or high end product design.
• Proven ability to deliver end to end CMF work, from concept through to production.
• Strong material knowledge across paints, coatings, metals, and textiles, with an interest in alternative or innovative materials.
• Excellent commercial awareness, including cost, supply chain, and manufacturability considerations.
• Detail oriented mindset with a strong eye for quality and consistency.

This company is committed to preserving the legacy of excellence in design and engineering, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting edge techniques. As a CMF Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring every component meets the highest standards, while contributing to the creation of stunning, period correct designs that captivate clients and enthusiasts alike. Working in a low volume, high value production environment, you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact and be part of a team that celebrates innovation and precision.

Location:

This exciting opportunity is based in Berkshire, UK, offering a blend of dynamic collaboration and hands on involvement in a state of the art workshop environment.