Lead CMF Designer

Contechs; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs is seeking a Lead Designer for their Colour and Trim function in Chester, UK. The successful candidate will lead the development of automotive design solutions and proposals that incorporate brand values and innovation. Responsibilities include managing design projects and collaborating with teams to achieve design objectives. A degree in design and proficiency in 2D and 3D design software such as Photoshop and CAD are required. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company’s future product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in design environment with innovative proposals.
• Ability to manage design production or conceptual projects.
• Understanding of feasibility and production methodology.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead generation design solutions for new products.
• Coordinate and deliver proposals integrating brand values.
• Work collaboratively to achieve set design objectives.

Skills

Design proposal development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

2D and 3D design software

Financial budgeting

Education

Degree in design or equivalent experience

Tools

Photoshop

3D CAD software

Job description

• The successful colleague will have experience gained from a design environment, with proven ability to design and develop forward thinking and innovative design proposals.
• You will have experience as a CMF (Colours, Materials and Finishes) automotive designer with examples of design production or conceptual projects that have been undertaken and/or managed.
• You will have a degree in design or equivalent experience.

You will demonstrate:

• Skill to design and develop forward thinking and innovative design proposals within an automotive environment
• Ability to solve complex problems and provide creative solutions
• Ability to communicate and present design proposals and ideas across the company in different forums
• An understanding of feasibility and production methodology along with 2D and 3D IT skills such as Photoshop and 3D CAD software skills are essential
• An understanding of financial budgeting

About the Role

• Our Client are seeking a Lead Designer to join the Colour and Trim function.
• Reporting directly to the Head of Colour and Trim, the Lead Designer will be responsible for creating and leading the generation design solutions for the Clients' new products.
• The role will coordinate and deliver proposals and concepts, integrating the Brand values and the Design strategy developed into concrete design alternatives in 2D, 3D and digital media as well as develop and present formal and functional solutions that integrate innovation and creativity in future Client product proposals, achieving a high visual quality fulfilling the agreed technical and ergonomic requirements.
• The role leads Design development proposals in house or in co-operation with external partners.
• The role offers an exciting opportunity at a pivotal time in the Clients' history to undertake a senior role within a forward thinking design team, playing an integral part in developing the company's future product portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of projects
• Problem solving
• Working in collaborations with an immediate team, the wider functions and external suppliers to achieve the set design objectives
• About the function
• Pitch on function to be added.
• The CMF team bring surfaces to life through the emotional connection with extraordinary colour, materials and finishes.