About the Role
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented CMF (Color, Material, Finish) Designer to join our product design team in Shenzhen. In this role, you will collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, and product managers to develop innovative CMF solutions that elevate the user experience and align with our brand identity.
This position requires an English-speaking professional with a strong sense of aesthetics and material innovation. Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage to facilitate cross-functional collaboration. Candidates must be open to relocating to Shenzhen, China for one year.
Key Responsibilities
- Research global trends in color, material, and finish to inspire product design directions.
- Develop CMF strategies and guidelines for multiple product categories.
- Select, specify, and validate materials, coatings, and finishes in collaboration with suppliers and engineering teams.
- Create CMF design boards, samples, and presentations to communicate design intent clearly.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure CMF feasibility, quality, and scalability.
- Support prototyping and testing of materials to ensure durability and performance.
- Provide input on sustainability and cost-effectiveness of materials and processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Design, Material Design, Textile Design, or related fields.
- 1-2 years of experience as a CMF Designer or similar role in consumer electronics, lifestyle products, or automotive.
- Strong portfolio showcasing CMF design expertise and trend translation.
- Excellent sense of color, texture, and material innovation.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken); Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
- Strong communication, presentation, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Ability to relocate and work in Shenzhen, China for 1 year.