Colour and Material Designer
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Key details
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Function
- Design & Creative
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
About the role
About Us
Lead. Grow. Transform.
Ford Motor Company is constantly evolving and innovating. As part of the International Markets Group, we are committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for our Global customers. Looking ahead, Ford is excited about the future. With an expanding vehicle lineup, growing digital services, and a strong dealer network, we are well-positioned to support Australian businesses in new ways.
As Australia’s largest automotive OEM employer, we proudly have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford, and our local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide.
Why Ford?
For a century, we've been a driving force across Australia, building a legacy that truly speaks for itself. Leading the way, the Ranger continues its reign as Australia's No. 1 Selling Vehicle and our iconic Mustang proudly holds its position as Australia’s No. 1 Sports Car.
These remarkable achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and a customer-focused approach that has delivered success across our entire lineup, giving us so much to be excited about! But we believe we do more than just build award-winning vehicles—we build careers.
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Discounted lease car options.
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Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
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Flexible Work Arrangements.
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Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
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Paid parental leave from day 1.
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Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
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Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
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Paid volunteer days.
About the Role
As a Colour and Materials Designer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of innovative Colour, Material, and Finish (CMF) solutions for both our advanced and production projects. You will be responsible for translating visionary concepts into tangible, production-ready designs, directly shaping the aesthetic and tactile future of our products and enhancing the overall brand experience.
This position reports directly to the CMF Design Manager and is based at the Design Studio in Broadmeadows, operating on a hybrid schedule with four days in the office.
Lead Visionary CMF Design: Create and drive compelling, innovative Colour, Material, and Finish (CMF) design experiences and visions across various advanced and production projects. This includes developing sensory-rich palettes and material strategies that define the character and feel of our vehicles.
Champion Human-Centered CMF: Explore and apply Human-Centered Design principles to CMF, with a strong emphasis on the holistic vehicle experience. Ensure that material choices, colours, and finishes enhance user comfort, interaction, emotional connection, and overall perception of quality, both inside and out.
Coordinate Holistic Design Integration: Coordinate and collaborate with other design disciplines (e.g., exterior, interior, UX/UI) to ensure that CMF strategies are seamlessly integrated, contributing to a cohesive and holistic design vision for the entire vehicle.
Develop Future Brand CMF Identity: Generate forward-thinking, brand-focused CMF design visions that anticipate future trends and translate our brand identity into tangible material and colour expressions for upcoming product generations.
Strategic CMF Problem Solving: Lead problem-solving initiatives related to CMF in areas such as connectivity (e.g., integrating new material technologies for sensors or displays), future mobility solutions (e.g., sustainable or lightweight materials), and diverse consumer segments (e.g., tailored CMF options for specific demographics or regional preferences).
Creative Visualization: Bring CMF designs to life through exception visualization including a realistic representation of material properties and a sensitivity to surface and form.
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