CMF Chief Designer - Lead Brand-Driven Materials & Finish

Geely Design Center Gothenburg; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days (+8 ATK)

Lindholmen Science Park office

Job summary

ZEEKR Design Gothenburg seeks a CMF Chief Designer to spearhead the strategic development of Color, Material and Finish across multiple programs, shaping cohesive CMF strategies that strengthen the brand and sustainability.

You will guide teams, align stakeholders, review CMF proposals, and ensure production readiness while collaborating with design leadership to elevate the user experience. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent.
• 10+ years CMF experience in automotive industry.
• Proven leadership and mentorship of designers.
• Experience managing cross-functional global teams and stakeholders.
• Track record delivering CMF strategies for production vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of complete CMF solutions across multiple concurrent projects with overlapping timelines
• Define and implement CMF strategies (Manifesto) aligned with overall design and brand direction
• Lead, mentor, and guide CMF program designers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
• Identify cross-project and cross-brand synergies, collaborating with Chief Designers and design leadership
• Drive long-term CMF strategy through research, innovation, and evolving consumer and societal trends
• Lead sustainability initiatives and material strategies through structured, fact-based approaches
• Oversee CMF development from early design stages (DSM0) to launch (J1) across multiple programs
• Align suppliers, engineering, and design teams to ensure feasibility and production readiness
• Independently review and approve CMF proposals, presentations, and production releases
• Act as a Brand ambassador representing CMF Design in media launches as well Design Boards, supporting or deputising Head of CMF Design

Skills

Strategic thinking

Program management

Leadership

CMF development knowledge

Communication skills

Generative AI awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial/Transportation Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

VRED

Blender

Rhino

Generative AI tools

Job description

ZEEKR Design Gothenburg seeks a CMF Chief Designer to spearhead the strategic development of Color, Material and Finish across multiple programs, shaping cohesive CMF strategies that strengthen the brand and sustainability.

You will guide teams, align stakeholders, review CMF proposals, and ensure production readiness while collaborating with design leadership to elevate the user experience. Fluency in English is required.