Color & Materials Product Designer Job at Optimal Inc, Dearborn, MI

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  • Optimal Inc
  • Dearborn, MI

Job Description

Position Description:

Color & Materials/Product Designer Studio Design Position that creates, coordinates and recommends annual interior and exterior color and trim programs.

J ob Responsibilities as a Color and Material Designer you will:

  • Creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions and specifies all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles.
  • Ideate and create overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative narrative, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience.
  • Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design and alignment with cross-functional teams across all stages of design.
  • Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs into visual samples to validate feasibility and functionality.
  • Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends to identify brand relevant CMF narratives that inform cutting-edge CMF design solutions.
  • Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that embody the creative narrative and accurately depict design intent.
  • Supports all program timing, ensuring program and project deliverables are met within the program targets.

Requirements

Skills Required:

  • Sketchup (3D Modeling Software), Virtualization, Visual Design, Communications Sketchup (3D Modeling Software) - Rhino would be preferred but not required Virtualization
  • Visual Design - preferred but not required
  • Communications - Great communication skills & Narrative Development

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 4 years color and materials experience.
  • Relevant or creative work experience includes trend forecasting, fashion, and/or interior design.
  • Automotive CMF Design experience preferred
  • 3D visualization skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse disciplines.
  • Highly collaborative and proactive both internally and externally.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in a wide range of formats for presenting future design strategies.
  • Knowledge of the Colors and Materials design process.
  • Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated understanding of color theory (hue, value, chroma, etc.).
  • Proficient in Adobe Suit tools (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED) and Microsoft Suit tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.

Education Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (preferred) in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.

Additional Information:

  • POSITION IS SHORT TERM TO COVER A LEAVE - 12 TO 18 WEEKS, NO MORE
  • POSITION IS HYBRID / 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday)
  • CANDIDATE PORTFOLIO WILL BE REQUIRED

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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