Job Description
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Position: Colour and Materials Designer
Sector: Design Studio
Location: Surrey
Position Type: Full Time
Inside / Outside IR35: Outside
Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client a British automobile manufacturer which produces luxury vehicles and sport utility vehicles. They are looking for Colour and Materials Designer to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be based in Surrey.
As Colour and Materials Designer your main responsibilities are:
- 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
- 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.
Qualifications / Skills needed
- 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.
- 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.
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
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
If you know anyone that is suitable for the role please visit the below page we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer