Lead CMF Designer

Dyson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced CMF Design Manager to lead the design of innovative products. You will manage design specifications, collaborate with various departments, and establish relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in CMF Design, including management roles, and possesses excellent communication and project ownership skills. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Transport allowance

Comprehensive medical care and insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years professional CMF experience including 2+ years Design Management experience.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to assess project risks impacting CMF Design and recommend mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Own the CMF Design of our products through various stages of development.
• Generate CMF Design Specifications and timing plans.
• Manage internal communications with global functions for project success.

Skills

Project ownership

Collaboration

Communication skills

Colour vision

Education

Degree in Textile Design, Colour and Material Design, Product or Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

KeyShot

VRed

Office Suite including PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About us

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge - more categories, more locations and more people.

About the role

• Own the CMF Design of our products through various stages of development, and into production.
• Be a source of extensive knowledge of diverse material technology and manufacturing processes.
• Have broad experience of both soft and hard material developments.
• Manage internal communications with global RDD, Commercial, Quality, Engineering and programme functions for project success.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Design and Product Experience (D&PE) Team to promote world‑leading design.
• Responsible for generating CMF Design Specifications, project and material development timing plans, mastering of material samples.
• Have vision for the CMF Design discipline and lead activities to enable its growth.
• Present CMF Design at executive level and represent CMF Design in SEA Design Reviews.
• Manage workflows relating to material development and mastering for production.
• Communicate regional design insights to wider D&PE and CMF team.
• Work closely with production suppliers to develop feasible materials within cost and time constraints.
• Establish network for CMF Design within the NPD RDD function.
• Generate processes for seamless CMF Development in collaboration with engineering, quality and procurement internal functions.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with external suppliers.

About you

• A degree in Textile Design, Colour and Material Design, Product or Industrial Design or equivalent.
• 8+ years professional CMF experience including 2+ years Design Management experience.
• Highly motivated and collaborative - taking ownership of projects and at the same time, being objective and responsive to feedback.
• Self‑motivated, able to take initiative with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbally and visually.
• Ability to assess project risks impacting CMF Design and recommend mitigations.
• Possess a good understanding of various production processes & engineering processes - how they influence design and fabrication.
• Superior colour vision and eye for detail.
• Ability to travel if required.
• Software Tools - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, KeyShot, VRed, Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

Dyson Singapore monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fueling and realising ambition.