(Creative / Senior / Lead) CMF Designer
Core
Shape the emotional, visual, and tactile experience of GM vehicles and advanced products through color, material, finish, and sensory design.
Role type
Senior IC CMF Designer (Automotive)
Builds
Production vehicles, mobility concepts, and related experiences for China and global markets
Domain
Automotive design and manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CMF design thinking, material innovation, concept story creation, trend research, supplier collaboration, 2D/3D visualization, cross-functional collaboration, project management, cost and timing balance, mentoring
Preferred skills
Customer-facing customization, global team collaboration, travel for design reviews and supplier development
Technologies
VRED, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, KeyShot, Unreal Engine, Premiere, After Effects, AI-enabled design tools
Responsibilities
Research global and regional cultural influences, consumer behavior, and automotive trends; Develop CMF concept stories, color/material directions, and finish proposals; Explore innovative materials and technologies balancing creativity and manufacturability; Communicate ideas through physical samples, digital visualization, and presentations; Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and global design teams; Manage CMF development from concept to production implementation; Build and maintain internal libraries of materials and supplier resources; Present concepts to leadership and stakeholders; Support customer-facing customization work; Mentor colleagues as appropriate.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for mentorship
