Colour and Materials Designer

1 month ago


Surrey, United Kingdom Contechs Full time

Position Title: Colour and Materials Designer

Duration: Contract

Location: Hybrid Working - 2 days a week on site in Woking Surrey

The Role:

Lead Colour & Material innovations, introduce new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods to be deployed across all vehicle programs. To research and recommend new suppliers, materials, and technologies in line with our clients design vision, business objectives, and specific performance benefits. To support the CMD 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 To 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 & sell Colour & Materials innovations to senior management and up to Executive level Assist in Installing the 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 & 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 of 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.

Why work through Contech's?

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

How to Apply

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