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Colour and Materials Designer

2 months ago

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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Colour and Materials Designer to join our team at Contechs. As a Principle Colour and Materials Designer, you will be responsible for leading the Colour and Materials team and delivering high-quality designs that meet the business' requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Colour and Materials team and deliver Colour and Materials designs for all programs
  • Communicate and progress critical issues to the Colour and Materials Manager and senior management
  • Deputise the Colour and Materials Manager and support the team for all program delivery
  • Research market sector, lifestyles, design, and social trends for current and future programs
  • Work closely with suppliers to develop materials to the client's production specifications
  • Liaise with designers, function groups, marketing, and purchasing teams to ensure proposals meet the required standard
  • Represent the Colour and Materials team at technical and senior meetings as required

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Direct report to the Colour and Materials Manager
  • Communicate and progress critical issues to the Chief Designer, Design Operations Manager, and Design Director
  • Define, submit, and manage Colour and Materials D&D budget (to deliver G0-G4)
  • Carry out appraisals as required (specifically junior and senior designers)
  • Work within the wider Design, CAS, Clay, and Engineering teams to present feasible solutions to Function Group representatives and senior management for sign-off
  • Offer input into the creation and update of design standards and processes
  • Input into Design Strategy
  • Present and sell Colour and Materials concepts to senior management and up to Executive level
  • Assist in instilling the design statement, pillars, and principles to create a strong future design identity
  • Assist in instilling the client's way of thinking through brainstorming/concept development sessions
  • Support the Colour and Materials team to deliver new materials and finishes for all programs
  • Create Colour and Materials programme vision themes and materials variant lists for all programs
  • Create and deliver Colour and Materials design research reports and design intent reports for all programs
  • Submit Colour and Materials plans for long-lead-time parts for all programs
  • Complete inputs to Marketing Features Lists
  • Create and confirm trim level strategies
  • Deliver target samples and support Design Quality in delivery of Master Samples for all colours and materials
  • Reconcile design intent, quality, and manufacturing feasibility with engineering and commercial requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • A University Degree in Art and Design or equivalent, with extensive experience as a Colour and Materials Designer
  • Delivered Colour and Materials for programs from G0 to G4
  • Excellent experience leading and coaching a high-performance team working within tight deadlines
  • Possessing a high level of self-motivation, people skills, initiative, flexibility, and determination to see a task through to completion
  • Solid OEM experience working in a design department of an Automotive company
  • Highly creative with excellent colour vision, colour harmony, and an intuitive understanding of perceived value and craftsmanship
  • Significant knowledge of automotive/industrial colours and materials
  • Presentation skills to explain and express design intention
  • High-level competence in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong project planning/management skills essential
  • Excellent understanding of Colour and Materials and vehicle design

Personal Attributes:

  • Must possess a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries in Colour and Materials Design
  • Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and strong presentation skills
  • Should be well-organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail
  • Working exceptionally well under pressure

How to Apply:

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