CMF Designer

Contechs; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs is seeking a CMF Designer to drive CMF development for vehicle programs, turning strategy into production-ready design solutions. You will propose concepts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and create color/material/finish specs with technical drawings for production.

You will develop CMF themes, deliver high-quality visuals, mentor teammates, and present proposals to senior stakeholders. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field.
• 2-5 years CMF experience, preferably in automotive industry.
• Experience with cross-functional and global teams.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support CMF development for assigned vehicle programs from concept to launch.
• Produce CMF proposals including color, material, finish specifications and technical drawings.
• Translate CMF strategy into feasible design solutions.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, modelers, visualization experts, trimmers, painters.
• Coordinate with suppliers for exterior paint, soft trim, decorative materials.
• Develop macro CMF themes and design elements.
• Produce high-quality renders and storytelling materials.
• Mentor CMF designers and support team knowledge sharing.
• Present CMF proposals to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Creative vision

CMF storytelling

Independent CMF leadership

Materials and finishing

Collaboration & communication

Photoshop

Illustrator

VRED/Blender renders

Rhino/Blender familiarity

Generative AI tools

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial/Transportation Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

VRED

Blender

Rhino

Job description

• As a CMF Designer for our Client, you will support CMF development for one or more vehicle programs, translating strategic direction into production-ready design solutions.
• You will create creative proposals, support and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support on CMF development for assigned vehicle programs from concept (DSM0) to launch (J1)
• Assist in delivering complete CMF proposals including colour, material, and finish specifications incl. technical drawings for quilt and perforation patterns
• Translate CMF strategy into feasible and production-ready design solutions
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, modelers, visualization experts, trimmers, and painters
• Coordinate with suppliers for exterior paint, soft trim, and decorative materials
• Develop macro-level CMF themes and detailed design elements (quilting, textures, mesh patterns)
• Produce high-quality visual presentations, renders, and storytelling materials
• Support sustainability initiatives and material innovation exploration
• Mentor CMF designers and support team knowledge sharing
• Present CMF proposals confidently to internal/external stakeholders and leadership

Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field
• 2-5 years of CMF experience, preferably within automotive industry
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders

Competence

• Strong creative vision and CMF storytelling capability
• Ability to independently lead CMF programs
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing feasibility
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability to create high-quality renders in VRED or Blender
• Familiarity with Rhino or Blender is a plus
• Knowledge of generative AI tools is an advantage
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable and comfortable navigating fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes unpredictable environments.
• Possesses a proactive, solutions-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Structured, methodical, and analytical, with strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Capable of balancing visionary, conceptual thinking with precise execution and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and free from prestige or political behaviour.
• Strong visual storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication skills.

The assignment includes travel.