CMF Designer for Product Experience - Color & Finish

Dell Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas is seeking a hands-on CMF Designer to craft color, material, and finish concepts for our product lines. You will partner with Industrial Design, Engineering, Brand, Marketing, and suppliers to translate ideas into production-ready specifications.

Join the Experience Design Group to shape tactile product experiences, exploring sustainable material options and maintaining a master CMF library.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field within the last 12 months.
• Portfolio demonstrating CMF exploration, design thinking, and visual communication.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D tools (KeyShot, Blender, Rhino, or Cinema 4D).
• Foundational understanding of materials, finishing processes, and sustainability.
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Curiosity, self-motivation, and willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of CMF concepts and color palettes for product lines, accessories, and future products, from early research through final execution
• Research emerging materials, finishes, and color trends, and share insights that inform design direction
• Help build and maintain a master sample library of colors, materials, and finishes
• Create clear CMF specifications and visual guidelines that support production
• Partner with Industrial Design, Engineering, and suppliers to check design feasibility and manufacturability
• Present design ideas and rationale to team members and stakeholders, and take feedback to refine your work
• Explore sustainable and eco‑friendly material options as part of your everyday design decisions

Skills

CMF concept development

Color theory & texture sensibility

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field

Bachelor's degree in industrial design, CMF Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D tools (KeyShot, Blender, Rhino, Cinema 4D)

Job description

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas is seeking a hands-on CMF Designer to craft color, material, and finish concepts for our product lines. You will partner with Industrial Design, Engineering, Brand, Marketing, and suppliers to translate ideas into production-ready specifications.

Join the Experience Design Group to shape tactile product experiences, exploring sustainable material options and maintaining a master CMF library.