Senior Color and Materials Designer (CMF Designer)

As a Senior Color and Materials Designer, you will be an integral part of the Innovation and Design Team, helping shape the future of commercial truck and bus industries. As a global company under TRATON Group, our Design Team is actively involved in the development of emerging technologies, electrification, autonomous driving, and environmentally conscious products.
What You'll Do:

• Create viable CMF Design solutions as a part of a CMF Design Team
• Manage assigned projects and deliverables, and be able to work on multiple concurrent projects
• Research, translate and forecast various industry trends with focus on CMF, Sustainability and Customer Experience.
• Ideate, visualize, and develop design proposals for colors, materials, and finishes with the highest level of craftsmanship for International Truck and IC Bus brands.
• Develop digital and physical CMF presentations to convey Design Strategy and alignment with Corporate vision and initiatives.
• Develop and implement sustainable materials, processes, and strategies.
• Present CMF Strategies to Senior Leadership, Internal and External customers.
• Review and approve color, materials, and finishes for all vehicle exterior and interior surfaces utilizing cutting edge technology/equipment.
• Collaborate and strategize with cross functional teams, including Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality, ensuring viable solutions are delivered on-time.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to manage design and color intent through material development and mastering.
• Contribute to Design Quality and Craftsmanship initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• BFA in CMF/Industrial/Transportation or Related Design disciplines
• 5-year minimum of relevant professional experience
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• High color acuity and ability to communicate color direction
• Knowledge of current and emerging CMF Design Processes and Materials
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative and Microsoft Suite
• Proficiency in VRED, visualizing realistic environments and finishes

Preferred Requirements:

• Transportation CMF Design Experience
• Experience in Sustainable Material Design
• CAD Software knowledge (NX, Alias, or equivalent)
• Brand Identity development experience