Colour and Materials Designer

Description:

Position Title: Colour and Materials Designer

Duration: 3 months

Location: Woking, Surrey

Additional Information:

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 Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

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