(Creative / Senior / Lead) CMF Designer
Core
Shape the emotional, visual, and tactile experience of GM vehicles and advanced products for China and global markets through color, material, finish, and sensory design.
Role type
Senior CMF Designer (Color, Material, Finish)
Builds
Production vehicles, advanced mobility concepts, and related experiential design applications for GM brands.
Domain
Automotive design and manufacturing
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
Experience in automotive CMF, transportation, mobility, industrial design, product design, materials, fashion, textiles, architecture, interiors, graphics, experiential design
Technologies
VRED, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, KeyShot, Unreal Engine, Premiere, After Effects, AI-enabled design tools
Responsibilities
Participate in CMF design for current and future GM vehicles and advanced products; research global and regional cultural influences, consumer behavior, and automotive trends; develop CMF concept stories, color and material directions, and cohesive design narratives; explore innovative materials, finishes, and technologies; communicate CMF ideas through physical samples, digital visualization, and presentations; collaborate with interior, exterior, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams; manage the CMF development process from concept to production implementation; work with suppliers to identify resources and resolve technical issues; maintain an internal library of materials and supplier resources; support customer-facing customization work; travel for design reviews and supplier development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for mentorship