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 into compelling design direction.
Role type
Senior IC Advanced CMF and Brand Designer
Builds
Advanced and production-relevant vehicle programs with distinctive CMF experiences
Domain
Automotive design, material innovation, and brand strategy
Required skills
strategic CMF vision, trend forecasting, material storytelling, sustainable material development, supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, visual communication, brand alignment
Preferred skills
luxury brand experience, China market trends, future mobility concepts, 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 via trend analysis, create advanced color/material concepts, build CMF narratives, identify innovative sustainable 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