Chief Designer CMF

The VisionAt Ford, CMF isn’t just about choosing colors. It’s about creating an emotional connection. As our CMF Lead, you are the architect of sensory experience. You translate global trends into tactile reality, defining the look, feel, and character of our next generation of vehicles. You don’t just follow trends, you set them. Your DNA: The Expert: You bring a standout portfolio and significant CMF experience (Automotive, Tech, or Premium Furniture). The Strategist: You can translate complex market narratives into tangible material applications. The Quality Guru: You have deep experience in Design Quality, appearance approvals, and mastering processes. The Leader: You are a strong negotiator and a compelling presenter who can build relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams. The Global Citizen: You thrive in international contexts and are business fluent in English. The Mindset: Curious, innovative, and highly organized. You know how to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced studio environment. The Studio Life This role is based in the heart of our creative hub in Cologne. We value the "spark" of in-person collaboration, which is why we typically work from the studio four days a week. We offer flexibility to align with project needs, but the studio is where our CMF vision truly comes to life. Additional Information The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favorable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. #LI-Onsite #LI-MT3 undefined