Colour and Materials Innovation Lead

2 days ago

Surrey, United Kingdom Contechs Full time
Job Title: Colour and Materials Designer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly creative and innovative Colour and Materials Designer to join our team at Contechs. As a Colour and Materials Designer, you will be responsible for leading colour and material innovations, introducing new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods to be deployed across all vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and recommend new suppliers, materials, and technologies in line with our clients' design vision, business objectives, and specific performance benefits.
  • Support the Colour and Materials Design team for program delivery, by developing innovation to the point where it can be specified on new programs with minimal risk.
  • Research market sector, lifestyles, design, and social trends to guide development focus.
  • Deliver innovative materials and processes that futureproof the business and engage our customers.
  • Design breath-taking products that tell the visual story of their function.
  • Direct report to the Head of Advanced Design.
  • Input into Design Strategy to keep the brand future-focused.
  • Present and sell Colour and Materials innovations to senior management and up to Executive level.
  • Assist in installing our clients' way of thinking through brainstorming/concept development sessions.
  • Develop and manage testing processes for new materials with relevant quality and engineering teams.
  • Reconcile design intent, quality, and manufacturing feasibility with engineering and commercial requirements.
  • Work closely with suppliers, developing materials to our clients' production specifications.
  • Liaise with our client designers, function groups, marketing, and purchasing teams to ensure proposals are to required standard.

Essential Criteria:

  • A University Degree in Art and Design or equivalent, with an aptitude for colour, pattern, and texture design. An understanding of constructed textiles and smart materials would be beneficial.
  • A proven track record of delivering innovation within a commercial organisation.
  • Highly creative with excellent colour vision, colour harmony, and an intuitive understanding of perceived value and craftsmanship.
  • Significant knowledge of automotive/industrial colour application methods, material types, and production methods.
  • Presentation skills to explain and express design intention.
  • High-level competence in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
  • 3D visualisation skills an advantage.
  • Strong project planning/management skills essential.
  • Automotive OEM experience an advantage, but a breadth of experience developing diverse materials more important.

About Contechs:

Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

Referral Fee:

We offer up to £600 referral fee for successful referrals.

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