Colour, Trim & Graphics Designer

Millbank Holdings; Harborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking a visionary Colour, Trim & Graphics (CTG) / Colour, Material & Finish (CMF) Designer to lead end-to-end design across motorcycle projects. You will craft surfaces, translate brand essence into tangible form, and shape product identity using colour, material and finish choices.

You will work with Product Strategy, Industrial Design and Brand teams to align on vision, present concepts to stakeholders, and drive production-ready CTG solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive/ Transportation/ Industrial/ Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in graphics applications and production projects in a design studio.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Excellent visual, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong 3D thinking with a good sense of proportion and form.
• Knowledge of mass production, manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Colour, Trim, & Graphics (CTG) design from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Product Strategy, Industrial Design and Brand teams on project vision.
• Translate CMF strategy into creative solutions for vehicles and accessories.
• Present material design and its emotional impact to stakeholders for approval.
• Document CTG specification sheets for production handover and ensure design intent.
• Create 1:1 CTG build vehicles for stakeholder approval.

Skills

Graphics design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

3D thinking

Presentation skills

Sketching & rendering

Mass production knowledge

Material knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive/ Transportation/ Industrial/ Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Rhino

Alias

Showcase

VRED

Job description

The Opportunity

• Are you a visionary Colour, Trim & Graphics (CTG) / Colour, Material & Finish (CMF) Designer?
• Do you want the opportunity to be a creative leader who translates premier brand essence into a physical reality?
• Would you like to work for one of the World’s most recognized and prestigious Motorcycle manufacturers?

If your answer is “yes” to these three questions, please kindly read on……..

Our Client is one of the most prestigious Motorcycle manufacturers in the World. With a healthy order book, it is our privilege to now be supporting them with the recruitment of a Colour, Trim & Graphics (CTG) / Colour, Material & Finish (CMF) Designer. In return, you will receive a competitive annual salary, a full comprehensive benefits package and the chance to put all of your creative design skills to best use!

As their Colour, Trim & Graphics (CTG) / Colour, Material & Finish (CMF) Designer, you will craft every surface and detail, forging a deeper connection between the rider and their motorcycle, and transforming their vision into a tangible, emotional experience. You will be responsible for developing product identity and enhancing brand awareness. You will accomplish this by using effective tools such as material, colour, and surface treatment to produce excellent product quality. You will work on product graphics, logos, and colour schemes, and will be considered an “expert” in this subject, sharing knowledge and making solid judgments in order to positively impact and contribute to initiatives.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

Design & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end Colour, Trim, & Graphics (CTG) design for all projects, from initial concept to final production.
• Collaborate with Product Strategy, Industrial Design, and Brand teams to align on project vision.
• Translate the CMF (Colour, Material, & Finish) strategy into creative solutions for both vehicles and genuine motorcycle accessories.
• Use design storytelling to present material design and its emotional impact to stakeholders for approval.

Research & Trend Analysis

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to motorcycle display consoles and CMF.
• Conduct advanced CMF trend research, forecast future trends, and publish reports to inspire designers and guide material exploration.
• Translate trends into physical materials to build and maintain a comprehensive material library.

Execution & Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and suppliers, to ensure designs are technically feasible and align with product goals.
• Document CTG specification sheets for production handover and coordinate with the team to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Create 1:1 CTG build vehicles for stakeholder approval.

Qualifications & experience

• Should ideally be educated with a Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive/ Transportation/ Industrial/ Graphic Design (or similar), although plenty of relevant experience will be considered.
• Should be highly experienced with Graphics and applications and have worked in a professional design studio environment on production projects.
• You will be experienced in the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software.
• Exceptional visual, communication and presentation skills are needed.
• You will have exceptional design intuition, strong problem-solving skills and an ability to visually communicate through sketches, and renderings.
• Ability to think three-dimensionally with a strong emphasis on proportions and a refined sense of form is required.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of mass production, manufacturing processes and material is needed.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Knowledge of additional applications of visual communication such as Rhino, Alias, Showcase, VRED.
• Knowledge of and passion for Motorcycles and/or the Automotive sector in general.

This position is available with immediate effect.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business