Color & Material Designer
Core
Creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions for Ford vehicles, specifying applications on exterior and interior to define distinct looks and experiences.
Role type
Color & Material Designer (Automotive)
Builds
Exterior and interior vehicle finishes, visual samples, and digital/physical CMF presentations for current and future Ford product lines.
Domain
Automotive design, specifically Color, Material, and Finish (CMF)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Automotive CMF design, 3D visualization, color theory, trend-based research and forecasting, Adobe Suite proficiency, generative AI tools for design ideation, material innovation knowledge, strategy creation and stewarding
Preferred skills
3D prototyping, property builds, fabric and trim development knowledge
Technologies
Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED, PowerPoint, Excel
Responsibilities
Ideate and create overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative narrative; Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design; Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs into visual samples; Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends; Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that embody the creative narrative; Support all program timing to ensure deliverables are met within targets
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
