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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