We are seeking a Senior CMF Designer to lead the development and execution of Colors, Materials, and Finishes for next-generation transportation and hardware products. This role will drive CMF strategy from concept through production, partnering closely with industrial design, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality, production-ready solutions.
Scope:
• Define and document CMF specifications, including color, material, and finish standards for product development and production.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and engineering teams to validate CMF technical requirements and source materials, samples, and components for evaluation.
• Troubleshoot material and finish issues in partnership with engineering and reliability teams to ensure durability and performance targets are met.
• Review production samples and provide feedback on color accuracy, texture, and surface finish quality.
• Lead CMF development from concept through manufacturing, coordinating with designers, engineers, suppliers, and external vendors.
• Research emerging color, material, and finish trends and support future product strategy through prototyping and validation testing.
• Support vendor engagement and manufacturing reviews as needed to maintain design intent through production.
Required:
• 7+ years of professional experience in CMF, product, automotive, textile, fashion, or interior design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. Material engineering experience is a plus.
• Strong technical understanding of the design-to-production process, including taking CMF concepts into mass production.
• Excellent visual, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and incorporate feedback in fast-moving development environments.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Mountain View, CA.
• Willingness to travel to vendors and manufacturing sites as required.
• Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue test score below 4.
Pluses:
• Experience with automotive color and trim design.
• Proficiency with visualization tools such as VRED and KeyShot.
Estimated Min Rate: $40.00
Estimated Max Rate: $50.00/hr. Depends on experience
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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