Automotive Designer Job at Manpower in Huntington Beach

Automotive CMF Designer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop color and materials for both exterior and interior of upcoming vehicles.
• Must be able to evaluate color, texture, gloss and finishes while collaborating directly with suppliers as necessary.
• Must coordinate the release of all master samples.
• Manage Client Relations and walk through build journey from beginning.
• Create a Client Journey Manual.
• Interact with clients to ensure all client build specs are selected and delivered accurately.
• Follow development of color and materials from concept through approval.
• Ensure production updates and manage communication with Clients.
• Build relationships and communications with clients to ensure that their satisfactory is met.
• Address any concerns or issues a client may have and work with the team to resolve them.
• Work collaboratively with other teams on any operations and client relations matters.
• Ensure that all new and existing customers are kept up to date on new products or services that may be of interest to them.
• Must maintain an awareness of developments in related fields.
• Research design and styling trends and comply with regulatory and feasibility requirements.
• Must coordinate the release of all master samples.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• The candidate must submit portfolio or will not be considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in color and material development in automotive, product, and/or textile design.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in customer service support, sales, or other related fields, as well as a degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Communications).
• Experience in developing production color and material proposals for Exterior and Interior.
• Degrees in Industrial Design or related field preferred but not required. (equivalent in extensive experience considered)
• The candidate must possess excellent phone etiquette; excellent communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills; ability to work independently; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work under pressure; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• This position requires a high level of attention to detail and strong focus on meeting customer needs at all times.

Job Type Full-time, permanent direct hire