Lead CMF Designer

Chartsign Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartsign Limited is seeking a Lead CMF Designer to head innovative colour, material, and finish concepts for luxury automotive design. In this hybrid role, you'll work with a team of specialists, balancing creativity with technical feasibility while collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a recognized portfolio in automotive CMF and proficiency in design tools. This role offers flexibility, typically requiring onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative CMF design.
• Experience in luxury automotive or high-end product design.
• Ability to balance creativity with technical feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative colour, material, and finish concepts.
• Collaborate with suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Drive projects from concept to realisation.

Skills

Automotive CMF expertise

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Digital design tools

3D visualisation

VRED knowledge

Job description

Join our client as a Lead CMF Designer and elevate the future of luxury automotive design. In this role, you will spearhead innovative colour, material, and finish concepts, translating brand values into premium, sustainable solutions. Working within a talented team of specialists, you'll lead cross-functional projects from concept to realisation, collaborating with suppliers and senior stakeholders to drive exceptional sensory and visual experiences.

Your expertise in automotive CMF, recognised through a strong portfolio, will underpin your ability to balance creativity with technical feasibility. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, digital design tools, and 3D visualisation is essential, with VRED knowledge a plus. Whether coming from a luxury automotive, supplier, or high-end product design background, your passion for innovation and craftsmanship will be key to shaping the future of Bentley’s iconic design language. This hybrid role offers flexibility, typically requiring onsite presence three days a week.

If you are a visionary designer ready to influence luxury automotive surfaces through pioneering material innovation and sustainable design, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.