Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.
Job Purpose:
As CMF Designer, you will support the Design Manager of Advanced CMF and the rest of the Design Team by researching macro + micro design trends, explore cutting-edge technologies and translate these findings into pioneering CMF solutions, that will enrich our future range of high-performance cars and embody the true spirit of ultra-luxury.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Passionate, positive and creative CMF Designer. An ambassador for AML design and our CMF philosophy across the design department and beyond.
- A motivated, organised, and highly creative team player with great taste and a great level of understanding of luxury automotive colour and materials design, with excellent creative instincts and the ability to communicate them effectively.
- Great ability to create visual representations of CMF / material applications / deco and patterns using graphic programmes from the Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator). VRED or grasshopper would be advantageous.
- Proficient level of expertise in the creation of the specific documentation required for material developments (supplier briefs / feedback etc.)
- Delivering inspiring results within a given timeline and to cost targets set by their manager, with a clear understanding of the impacts of design decisions on the project.
- The ability to break down and tailor complex design information to present appropriately, clearly, and concisely to different audiences within the design department
- Understanding and contributing to decisions throughout the product development process, with the support of their manager.
- Cognizant of current & future trends of both luxury and performance within and beyond the automotive industry.
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers to deliver world class materials, with potential for international travel to visit suppliers / inspect samples and production processes if necessary.
- Positive, proactive and respectful team player, contributing to the team spirit and working environment, supporting other team members when required.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor or master’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Transportation Interior Design, Product Design, Industrial Design or similar design related discipline.
- No previous automotive experience required.
- Creative thinking and materials research.
- Great ability to use the Microsoft Office Package, PowerPoint.
- Great ability to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. VRED or grasshopper would be advantageous
- English language to a professional working level.
Belong at Aston Martin
We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.