Senior CMF Designer: Color, Materials & Finishes

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life/Disability insurance

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine is seeking a Senior CMF Designer to shape the aesthetic vision for vehicles, accessories, and energy products. You will lead CMF concepts from trend research to material development, collaborating with studio designers and visualization teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, modern visualization workflows, and a strong portfolio. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth within Rivian’s design studio.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating CMF workflows and design storytelling.
• 3–4+ years CMF or related design experience.
• Multi-industry backgrounds encouraged; automotive experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop CMF strategies across interiors, exteriors, and Adventure Products.
• Collaborate with Studio Designers to translate concepts into directions.
• Research materials and manage a state-of-the-art CMF library.

Skills

CMF design

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand alignment

Self-motivated

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CMF/Industrial Design

Tools

Cinema 4D

VRED

KeyShot

Blender

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Substance 3D

Figma

AI tools (Midjourney/Stable Diffusion)

Job description

Rivian in Irvine is seeking a Senior CMF Designer to shape the aesthetic vision for vehicles, accessories, and energy products. You will lead CMF concepts from trend research to material development, collaborating with studio designers and visualization teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, modern visualization workflows, and a strong portfolio. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth within Rivian’s design studio.