Lead CMF Designer

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom ghd Full time

JOB ROLE

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Trend research:

For each Limited-Edition trend research is vital to create concepts and routes that are unique to ghd, and have covetable appeal to consumers Keep on top of current and future trends to inform design choices for product and accessories (bags, heat mats, gifting) Filter global trends database (WGSN / Futurelabs etc) and industry sector trends in line with ghd’s brand guidelines to help steer the long-term strategic product roadmap 

Colour Materials and Finishes (CMF):

Manage library of CMF inspiration (colours, swatch samples etc) Investigate new and brand aligned techniques and processes to deliver solutions for new finishes and materials across product, packaging, promotions  Be an advocate for sustainable choices in our product portfolio

Concept generation / development / review:

Compile mood boards from project briefs to guide design concepts Visualise CMF choices on product / accessories utilising 2D / 3D software Work with modelmakers to create visual mock-ups of design intent Create accessory (bags, heat mats, gifting) concepts and supporting specification documents to brief external suppliers Attend weekly project meetings and present concepts to wider team / senior management Understand technical constraints when creating designs – Work with suppliers to understand scope of decorative finishes / limitations and relative costs Work alongside ghd Hong Kong team, PMO and suppliers, to communicate design intent (provide CMF specification documents) and manage cost and time constraints Review limit samples to agree acceptable colour variance and quality from multiple suppliers  Work with studio team to ensure campaign imagery and product photography is consistent with original trend and product execution

REQUIREMENTS

Degree educated in Industrial Design, Textiles, Fashion or similar Experience working on CMF for manufacture – Design consultancy or consumer products company Experience of dealing with technical specifications for suppliers Ability to interpret briefs and ideas Advanced 2D CAD skills - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator  3D CAD - Keyshot rendering  Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbally and visually Ability to work autonomously, plan and organise own workload and to work within timescales / tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail Confident in using own initiative, a problem solver

VALUES

 We at ghd are proudly committed to our Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live our Values.

Collaborative – We work together to create the extraordinary.  Creative – We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business. Courageous – We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future.  Connected – We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first. Committed – We are responsible for our impact on other & the planet.

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