Colour and Trim Designer

2 weeks ago

Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

Job no:
**509254**
Work type:
**Full Time - Permanent**

**Location**:
**Gaydon, Warwickshire**
Categories:
**Design**

Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.

Job Purpose:
As Senior CMF Designer, you will support the Head of CMF and the rest of the design team in developing current and future Aston Martin design programs in varying stages of interior and exterior material development, from early concept ideation through to product launch and beyond into mid cycle impulses. You will be involved / lead material developments as well as exterior and interior material developments - from concept stage creation towards the industrialisation process.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Passionate, positive, and creative Senior CMF Designer. An ambassador for AML design and our CMF philosophy across the design department and beyond.
- A motivated, organised, and highly creative team player with great taste and a great level of understanding of luxury automotive Colour and materials design, with excellent creative instincts and the ability to communicate them effectively.
- Able to perform at both Macro and Micro level within specific programmes or projects - from models’ colour/material strategies, to specific materials or paints developments.
- Great level of expertise in the creation of the specific documentation required for material developments (supplier briefs / feedback etc.) as well as the generation of all the CMF documentation required for programme gateway deliverables (including data, interior / exterior callouts, material spreadsheets).
- Delivering inspiring results within a given gateway/deliverable timeline, on time and to cost targets, with a clear understanding of the impacts of design decisions on the project.
- The ability to break down and tailor complex design information to present appropriately, clearly, and concisely to different audiences within the design department, and with the rest of the stakeholders involved.
- Understanding and contributing to decisions throughout the product development process, together with the Head of CMF, other key design stakeholders and beyond.
- Have a great understanding and be always updated on Contemporary and Future Luxury and Performance trends, within and beyond the automotive industry.
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers (Tier 1 & Tier 2) to deliver world class materials, with potential for international travel to visit suppliers / inspect samples and production processes if necessary.
- Positive, proactive and respectful team player, contributing to the team spirit and working environment to facilitate effective cross functional collaboration, supporting other team members when required.

Qualification & Experience:

- +6 Years experience in the field of CMF.
- Prior experience working in Automotive CMF design is a requirement.
- Great understanding of the automotive CMF design process with experience working through production delivery phase.
- Luxury / premium brand experience would be beneficial.
- Experience on Production Paint development beneficial.
- Experience with 3D Generative Design (Grasshopper) beneficial as well.
- Bachelor or master’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Transportation Interior Design, Product Design, Industrial Design or similar design related discipline. English language to a professional working level.
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office Package, PowerPoint.
- Great / Expert use of VRED, great ability to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

Advertised**:06 Feb 2023 **GMT Standard Time
Applications close**:06 Mar 2023 **GMT Standard Time

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