Position Title: CMF Designer
Duration: Contract
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Job Summary:
As a CMF Designer for our Client, you will support CMF development for one or more vehicle programs, translating strategic direction into production-ready design solutions.
You will create creative proposals, support and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Support on CMF development for assigned vehicle programs from concept (DSM0) to launch (J1)
Assist in delivering complete CMF proposals including colour, material, and finish specifications incl. technical drawings for quilt and perforation patterns
Translate CMF strategy into feasible and production-ready design solutions
Collaborate with designers, engineers, modelers, visualization experts, trimmers, and painters
Coordinate with suppliers for exterior paint, soft trim, and decorative materials
Develop macro-level CMF themes and detailed design elements (quilting, textures, mesh patterns)
Produce high-quality visual presentations, renders, and storytelling materials
Support sustainability initiatives and material innovation exploration
Mentor CMF designers and support team knowledge sharing
Present CMF proposals confidently to internal/external stakeholders and leadership
Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field
2-5 years of CMF experience, preferably within automotive industry
Proven experience delivering production-ready CMF programs
Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
Experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Competence:
Strong creative vision and CMF storytelling capability
Ability to independently lead CMF programs
Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing feasibility
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Ability to create high-quality renders in VRED or Blender
Familiarity with Rhino or Blender is a plus
Knowledge of generative AI tools is an advantage
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments
Personal Attributes:
Adaptable and comfortable navigating fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes unpredictable environments.
Possesses a proactive, solutions-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Structured, methodical, and analytical, with strong organizational and planning abilities.
Capable of balancing visionary, conceptual thinking with precise execution and attention to detail.
Collaborative, team-oriented, and free from prestige or political behaviour.
Strong visual storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication skills.
The assignment includes travel.
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
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