Disability jobs in United States

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British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a SENIOR CMF DESIGNER in London

This position is within the New Categories Marketing Department and reports to the Head of CMF, within the Design organization led by the Head of Design.

The job holder will be part of a team collectively responsible for the design of devices and accessories and will be working closely within the team, and with brand, insights and R&D teams responsible for the delivery of new product development.

• Drive CMF development on projects from concept to production, ensuring quality CMF execution.
• Drive Trend and CMF leadership within the team by consolidating and sharing trend insights, and by building up the CMF sample libraries.
• Co‑drive the CMF strategy, own the CMF roadmap and development for all our product lines and accessories in line with our strategic objectives.

• Ability to lead multiple design projects concurrently from advanced development to production.
• Bringing in modern view of aesthetics to design concepts.
• Developing technical leadership on CMF, including on sustainability.
• Create compelling and hi‑quality visuals to aid communication and development.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with product designers, engineers, and brand.
• Driving internal alignment with partners of the design projects.
• Building a network with external suppliers and CMF agencies.

• Responsible for all CMF outputs for one category including design presentation, concept development, appearance model and prototypes, CMF and design verification.
• Explore, research, analyze and deliver reports on key Design and CMF trends.
• Develop compelling narratives that provide a solid rationale for CMF strategy and concepts.
• Deliver rich, upgraded aesthetics in concepts and designs through CMF leadership.
• Lead CMF development on multiple design projects concurrently, from early concept development to final production, ensuring quality execution.
• Partner closely with product designers, engineers and suppliers on CMF, throughout the design process ensuring successful implementation.
• Develop a collaborative partnership approach with partners to detailed blend aesthetic and functional design considerations in support of the brand strategies and ensure this is maintained through production to launch.
• Develop and manage the CMF library and palette to communicate internally and externally with suppliers.

What are we looking for?

• Significant international experience with Trend and CMF design and development of modern digital and electronic products, and fully confident with the technologies and manufacturing processes which support them.
• Deep understanding of Materials, processes and finishing and Sustainability.
• Experience in all phases of the design process, from concept to manufacture through to launch.
• Solid experience in creating and leading CMF design in manufacturing
• Design research experience determining design and market trends.
• CMF strategy development.
• Trend analysis and creating compelling stories to back up proposals.
• Must have strong project portfolio to demonstrate experience and design skills

• Ability to build hi quality visualizations.
• Critical thinking, researching and analyzing trends, brand, target customers and propositions to develop successful CMF strategies and solutions.
• Technical knowledge in plastics, metals, coatings, soft goods.
• Excellent collaboration skills with fellow designers and project teams, as well as demonstrating trend and CMF thought leadership towards key partners.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of 2D, 3D Design tools (Adobe, Keyshot).

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a relevant design area, such as industrial design, fashion design, textile design and a strong relevant industry experience.

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work‑life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

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We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.