Advanced CMF and Brand Designer
Core
Lead forward-looking color, material, and finish (CMF) strategy and brand storytelling for GM vehicles in China, translating cultural insights and trend foresight into compelling design direction.
Role type
Senior IC Advanced CMF and Brand Designer
Builds
Advanced CMF proposals, brand material strategies, and distinctive design experiences for interior, exterior, and holistic brand touchpoints.
Domain
Automotive design, material science, and brand strategy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (CMF concepts, palettes, material frameworks, trend decks, renderings, sample boards)
Required skills
strategic CMF thinking, trend forecasting, cultural insight analysis, material innovation, brand storytelling, visual communication, cross-functional collaboration, feasibility assessment, mentorship
Preferred skills
luxury brand experience, China market trends expertise, sustainability strategy, supplier network, executive-level storytelling
Technologies
Digital and physical CMF storytelling tools, rendering software, sample board creation
Responsibilities
Lead development of strategic CMF vision, define long-range CMF direction, create advanced color/material concepts, build CMF narratives, identify innovative materials, network with suppliers, influence brand material strategy, interface with marketing teams, partner with global design teams, ensure feasibility with engineering, prepare strategic deliverables, mentor junior designers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
