Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a United States-based automotive manufacturer with a history dating to 1903. In addition to developing and producing vehicles, the company is expanding its focus across mobility services, digital experiences, and software. Ford’s work also includes sustainability efforts and environmental targets, reflecting an approach that connects transportation, innovation, community impact, and responsible business practices.

Colour and Material Designer – Ford Motor Company, Melbourne (Hybrid)

Shape Ford’s colour, material, and finish direction across advanced and production vehicle programmes. Turn forward-looking concepts into production-ready CMF designs for global automotive markets.

Description

  • Create and lead innovative Colour, Material, and Finish (CMF) experiences across advanced and production vehicle programmes
  • Build sensory-rich palettes and material strategies that establish each vehicle’s character and feel
  • Use Human-Centered Design principles to improve comfort, interaction, emotional connection, and perceived quality
  • Partner with exterior, interior, and UX/UI designers to achieve cohesive vehicle integration
  • Develop brand-led CMF visions informed by future trends and upcoming product generations
  • Solve CMF challenges involving connectivity, emerging materials, future mobility, sustainability, lightweighting, and varied consumer segments
  • Render CMF concepts with realistic material properties and careful attention to surfaces and forms
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to mature CMF strategies into production-ready designs
  • Document CMF strategies accurately throughout the complexity of a Series walk
  • Report to the CMF Design Manager

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant design discipline or equivalent professional experience
  • Three to five years of global automotive or transportation colour and materials design experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in executing final design products
  • Highly developed design intuition with strong problem-solving ability
  • Exceptional visual communication skills, including compelling imagery and renderings
  • Strong colour perception and a sound understanding of colour processes
  • Ability to work independently and apply well-founded technical and aesthetic judgement
  • Experience preparing artistic presentations
  • Proficiency with 2D and 3D digital design tools, including Photoshop, VRED, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent teamwork, leadership, visual, written, and verbal communication skills
  • A PDF design portfolio is required with the application
  • Legal authorisation to work in Australia is required
  • Preferred: knowledge of exterior and interior manufacturing processes, materials, and mastering processes
  • Preferred: enthusiasm for automotive and mobility, global trends, innovation, customer needs, design trends, and global cultures
  • Preferred: experience working in creative cultures and large corporate environments, with multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and executive presentations
  • Preferred: ability to partner effectively with Engineering and other teams

Benefits

  • Discounted vehicle leasing options
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups including Ford Pride, Women of Ford, and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional growth through internal and external training
  • Paid parental leave from the first day
  • Comprehensive Employee Assist Program
  • Wellness initiatives including free flu vaccinations and health checks
  • Paid volunteer days

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