Senior Colour & Materials Designer / Materiality Manager - (phone number removed) - £50.49/hr umbrella rate

Do you have a passion for colour and material technology, sustainability and design? Would you like to join a dedicated design hub - a dynamic, lean, and agile environment delivering premium contemporary vehicle design services to external partners? This role has the lead responsibility for designing and developing sustainable and responsible colour and materials content for our brands. Imagine working in a dynamic, innovative environment where your creativity shapes the future of premium, contemporary vehicle design. This is your chance to step into the role of Senior Colour & Materials Designer / Materiality Manager and make a real impact by delivering sustainable and responsible design solutions. If you're looking for a role that combines cutting-edge creativity with high-level collaboration, this opportunity is not to be missed.

What You Will Do:

- Lead research initiatives to identify trends, industry shifts, and innovative ideas for next-generation vehicles.

- Develop and implement inspiring colour and material design proposals, contributing to materiality strategies, concept cars, and vision properties.

- Collaborate with external suppliers to create and deliver colours, materials, finishes, and grains through to production.

- Coordinate and manage the project lifecycle for vehicle builds related to colour and material design.

- Translate material concepts from 2D designs to 3D products, ensuring alignment with production specifications.

- Mentor and coach team members, sharing best practices and expertise to elevate the team's overall performance.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in colour and material design, with a portfolio showcasing your creative application within modern luxury.

- Proficiency in design software including: Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED, and InDesign.

- Strong understanding of automotive design processes and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Passion for sustainability, material innovation, and modern luxury, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.

- A relevant Design Degree in Textiles, Fashion, Graphics, Product, Automotive Design or similar.

Successful candidates will have a modern luxury taste level and design execution demonstrated in their portfolio.

In this role, you'll play a key part in pushing the boundaries of design and sustainability, contributing to the company's vision of delivering premium, forward-thinking solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of vehicle interiors and exteriors, ensuring they meet the highest standards of innovation and luxury.

Location: This role is based in Gaydon, a hub of automotive innovation and design excellence.

Interested?: If you're ready to take on the exciting challenge of becoming a Senior Colour & Materials Designer / Materiality Manager, don't wait-apply today! Let your creativity and expertise shine in this exceptional opportunity. Your next career step is just one click away.

This role is Inside IR35.

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