Color & Materials Product Designer Job at Optimal Inc, Dearborn, MI

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  • Optimal Inc
  • Dearborn, MI

Job Description

Position Description:

Color & Materials/Product Designer Studio Design Position that creates coordinates and recommends annual interior and exterior color and trim programs.

J ob Responsibilities as a Color and Material Designer you will:

  • Creates curates and delivers Color Material and Finish (CMF) solutions and specifies all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles.
  • Ideate and create overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative narrative advanced functionality and innovative user experience.
  • Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design and alignment with cross-functional teams across all stages of design.
  • Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs into visual samples to validate feasibility and functionality.
  • Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends to identify brand relevant CMF narratives that inform cutting-edge CMF design solutions.
  • Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that embody the creative narrative and accurately depict design intent.
  • Supports all program timing ensuring program and project deliverables are met within the program targets.

Requirements

Skills Required:

  • Sketchup (3D Modeling Software) Virtualization Visual Design Communications Sketchup (3D Modeling Software) - Rhino would be preferred but not required Virtualization
  • Visual Design - preferred but not required
  • Communications - Great communication skills & Narrative Development

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 4 years color and materials experience.
  • Relevant or creative work experience includes trend forecasting fashion and/or interior design.
  • Automotive CMF Design experience preferred
  • 3D visualization skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse disciplines.
  • Highly collaborative and proactive both internally and externally.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in a wide range of formats for presenting future design strategies.
  • Knowledge of the Colors and Materials design process.
  • Must be self-motivated adaptable flexible and able to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated understanding of color theory (hue value chroma etc.).
  • Proficient in Adobe Suit tools (i.e. Photoshop Illustrator VRED) and Microsoft Suit tools (i.e. PowerPoint Excel)
  • Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping property builds etc.

Education Required:

  • Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree (preferred) in Industrial Design Color and Material Design or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.

Additional Information:

  • POSITION IS SHORT TERM TO COVER A LEAVE - 12 TO 18 WEEKS NO MORE
  • POSITION IS HYBRID / 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday)
  • CANDIDATE PORTFOLIO WILL BE REQUIRED

Required Skills:

Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures. Knowledge of basic math. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Understand of basic technology of area where assigned. Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems. Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others motivate employees and elicit work output. Knowledge of quality control procedures. Education/Experience: High school graduate with at least 1-2 years of technical or business school training. Training in skilled trades or equivalent technical training. 10 years of experience required. Additional Info: Candidate will need warehouse experience. They will be managing 30 employees in the picking department. Candidate will need experience in excel and pulling reports. 2nd shift position. Start time is 2 PM. Could work 8 to 10 hours. Weekend work is required. Only Saturdays most likely once a month

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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