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Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

CMF Designer

Job Summary

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a CMF Designer. This is a Contract position.

We are seeking a creative, experienced CMF Automotive Designer who is upbeat, self-motivated, and organized to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, a keen eye for color, grain, gloss, texture, palettes, material trends, and sustainability, along with excellent communication and project management skills.

What You Get To Do

• Create attractive, functional, feasible, and cost-conscious CMF strategies for interiors and exteriors of our products, ensuring alignment with our brand DNA and target markets.
• Manage both conceptual and production programs, collaborating with talented team members on impactful projects.

Looking for a creative, experienced CMF Automotive Designer with at least 5 years of experience, a keen eye for color, grain, gloss, texture, palettes, material trends, and sustainability, as well as excellent communication and project management skills. The candidate will oversee program timelines, maintain a material development database, participate in design reviews, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design activities for both Interior and Exterior projects, creating mood boards, color palettes, material samples, and pitch decks for presentations.
• Define and implement materials, finishes, textures, and colors for production and conceptual programs.
• Research and analyze trends in automotive and consumer markets to forecast and identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
• Source new materials to keep the CMF library innovative.
• Connect with suppliers to realize design visions.
• Create patterns and graphics to define brand identity.
• Manage appearance development and approval processes with suppliers, maintaining design intent and system for storing samples.
• Understand automotive specifications and performance requirements for finishes.
• Develop creative finish solutions that balance appearance and cost.
• Provide charts for production development of colors and materials.
• Ensure quality control of finishes throughout production phases.

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree in relevant design fields or equivalent professional experience with a portfolio.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to create inspiring mood boards and program palettes.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Keyshot, Alias, VRED, Maya, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS.
• Excellent communication skills for effective presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and externally with suppliers and partners.

How You Will Be Successful

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work With Us

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). We enable organizations across industries to compete effectively and create a sustainable future. With over 3,000 professionals in 25 countries, we help solve tough challenges and deliver unparalleled service. Learn more at altair.com.

Our vision is to transform customer decision-making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing. For over 30 years, we have been helping integrate electronics with mechanical design, develop AI, digital twins, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions.
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At our core, we are explorers, pioneers, and trailblazers, making the impossible possible and discovering innovative solutions to our customers' toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and believe that empowering individual voices fosters a thriving culture built on the uniqueness of our team.