CMF Designer IRC274094

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 470 000 - 660 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Designer CMF to shape innovative and sustainable design solutions in the automotive industry. The role demands collaboration with a dynamic international team, alongside creating and developing comprehensive Colour, Material, and Finish solutions. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite. This position is based in Göteborg, Sweden.

Benefits

Culture of caring

Learning and development opportunities

Balance and flexibility in work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial or transportation design; sustainability-related experience is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of the design process, CMF methodology, and development stages.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & visual).

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, detailed design solutions that meet complex technical requirements.
• Develop sustainable CMF concepts, transforming them into physical prototypes.
• Prepare and maintain Colour, Material, and Finish definition documents.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

VRED

Blender

Substance

Unreal

Rhino

Grasshopper

Fluent in English

Mandarin skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or Fine Arts

Job description

Description

The automotive industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, facing both tough challenges and exciting opportunities in the journey toward new mobility, electrification, and autonomous driving. As part of our commitment, we are seeking a Senior Designer CMF to shape the future sustainable CMF palette. In this role, you will deliver complete CMF solutions and detailed specifications for assigned projects, working closely with a dynamic global team.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or Fine Arts.
• 5-10 years of experience in industrial or transportation design; sustainability-related experience is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of the design process, CMF methodology, and development stages.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & visual).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and VRED; additional experience with Blender, Substance, Unreal, Rhino, or Grasshopper is valuable.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin skills are an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable, unafraid of change, and comfortable in high-tempo, unpredictable environments.
• Possesses a "can-do" entrepreneurial mindset.
• Structured, methodical, and analytical with strong planning skills.
• Able to balance big-picture vision with meticulous detail work.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and free from prestige or politics.
• Strong visual communicator with clear verbal skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Create innovative, detailed design solutions that meet complex technical requirements in collaboration with multiple design disciplines.
• Develop sustainable CMF concepts, transforming them into physical prototypes with suppliers and in-house Trim/PaintShop teams.
• Focus on building patterns in 2D and 3D for diverse applications.
• Conduct benchmarking and research with a fact-based approach.
• Prepare and maintain Colour, Material, and Finish definition documents.
• Safeguard CMF releases aligned with design gateways and property plans.
• Prepare and present both physical and digital design materials in weekly reviews with Chinese stakeholders and project teams.
• Represent CMF in project and engineering meetings.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Remote design studio.
• Liaise with R&D, Project, and Marketing teams in China.
• Contribute creatively to CMF community workshops and strategic initiatives.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you'll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you'll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You'll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what's possible and bring new solutions to market. You may work on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way.

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you're placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world's largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution - helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.