Chief Designer CMF

Ford Motor Company; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international automotive company is seeking a CMF Lead in Cologne to shape the colors, materials, and finishes of their vehicles. The role requires a compelling portfolio, strategic thinking, and proven international experience in delivering CMF strategies. The candidate will attend the Cologne office typically 4 days a week, contributing to innovative design solutions for a diverse environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven international experience delivering CMF strategies.
• Compelling portfolio in Colour, Material, Finish design.
• Business-fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Shape colors, materials, and finishes for vehicles.
• Turn trends into production-ready material solutions.
• Manage multiple programs and delivery milestones.

Kenntnisse

Creative leadership

Market trend analysis

Negotiation

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Join Ford’s design team in Cologne as CMF Lead, shaping the colors, materials and finishes that define our vehicles. Use creative leadership and technical expertise to turn trends and new technologies into production-ready, high-quality material experiences.

Requirements

• Compelling portfolio demonstrating standout work in Colour, Material, Finish and perceived-quality design — preferably from automotive, consumer electronics, or furniture.
• Strategic thinker who converts market trends and brand stories into tangible, manufacturable material and finish solutions.
• Proven international experience delivering CMF strategies that resonate across regions and cultures.
• Confident negotiator and storyteller — excellent at presenting, influencing stakeholders, and aligning suppliers, engineering and business partners.
• Inquisitive, experimental mindset with hands-on interest in new materials, coatings and sensory technologies.
• Solid track record in Design Quality execution : appearance approvals, master-sample governance and material implementation.
• Excellent organizational skills — experienced at managing multiple programs, priorities and delivery milestones.
• Highly collaborative leader who develops talent, fosters cross-functional teamwork and elevates studio culture.
• Business‑fluent in English (written and spoken).

Additional information

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favorable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

This position is based in Cologne, Germany and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Cologne office for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.