Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer, Experience Design Group

Dell Technologies; 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

Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer, Experience Design Group

Are you someone who sees the world in colors, textures, and materials? We're looking for a curious, hands-on CMF designer who is ready to turn everyday products into tactile experiences people want to touch.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a meaningful impact as a CMF Designer on our Experience Design Group in Austin, Texas.

What You’ll Achieve

This role focuses on color, material, and finish (CMF) design for product lines. You'll collaborate closely with Industrial Designers, Engineers, Brand, Marketing, and suppliers to create cohesive product experiences where color, materials, and finishes work together seamlessly. You'll learn how concepts move from sketches and sample boards into production-ready specifications.

Responsibilities

You will:

• 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

Qualifications

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Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, Textile Design, Materials Design, or a related field, completed within the last 12 months
• A portfolio demonstrating color, material, and finish exploration, product design thinking, and visual communication skills (academic and personal projects welcome)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and 3D tools such as Key Shot, Blender, Rhino, or Cinema 4D
• A foundational understanding of materials, finishing processes, and sustainability practices
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated curiosity, self‑motivation, and willingness to learn new tools and methods

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, CMF Design, Product Design, or a related field
• Experience with AI‑assisted creative tools for exploration and visualization

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary for this position is $122,850 annually.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put the team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

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