Senior CMF Designer
Core
Lead end-to-end Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) design strategy for human-rated artificial-gravity space stations, ensuring materials meet engineering, certification, and safety criteria while enhancing the astronaut experience.
Role type
Senior IC CMF Designer (Aerospace/Space)
Builds
Human-rated space station habitats and systems for government, corporate, and private customers
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical work' based on context of material testing and prototyping, but strictly following the allowed list 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for hands-on material work, however the prompt says 'physical/clinical work' is the option. Let's re-evaluate. The role is about materials for space stations. It involves physical prototypes. The allowed list is 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. 'Infrastructure' fits space stations. 'Product features' fits the station modules. 'Physical/clinical work' is usually for medical. 'Infrastructure' is the best fit for building space stations. Let's use 'infrastructure'.)
Required skills
CMF design strategy, material science, vendor management, aerospace certification standards, prototyping, visual storytelling, ERP system management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Aerospace/automotive CMF experience, human-rated hardware standards knowledge, advanced CAD/3D visualization, RFP/PO management
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, CAD/3D visualization tools, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Own and evolve CMF design strategy for space stations; ideate and develop color/material/graphic concepts for aerospace-grade products; lead cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and engineering; build and maintain CMF materials library and design standards; source and manage vendor network; partner with test agencies to validate materials; present CMF strategy to leadership; de-risk material and finish decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic ownership