Lead CMF Designer

Currently, we are looking for a seasoned team member for CMF design team. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. The role is assigned to a design project from the initial research and concept phase through production and showcars. He/she contributes to the project development and strategy and provide hands on creative output. Over 5-year experience in production car project is preferred. 

You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. Here we strongly believe in the power of design as a propeller towards continuous innovation and breaking boundaries. Our design-driven philosophy is at the core of our company, influencing every product we create, every service we provide, and every relationship we nurture. Therefore, we offer a permanent position where your creative freedom is welcomed. Each team member’s unique contribution is not only valued but essential to our collective growth. With your fresh insights, we’ll explore new heights together in a culture of mutual respect, trust, and lively collaboration. 

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What you will be doing: 

• Generates design concepts for assigned projects and lead those. 
• Create new product applications and strategies for the IVO brand on the global basis and withhin the Chinese market. 
• Develops design ideas into virtual/physical ideations and overall theme concepts. 
• Collaborates with internal designers and specialists in other departments (Exterior, Interior, Fabrication, Modeling, Engineering, Costs, Marketing) 
• Collaborates with external vendors/suppliers. 
• Provides solutions to existing tasks 
• Participates in design presentations with a high level of creative input. 
• Develops new concepts, product ideas and strategies 
• Market and competitor analysis 
• Applies knowledge of a consumer design trends and forecasting 

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What you will bring: 

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic 
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written 
• Conceptual thinking – creative and strategic 
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software 
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems 
• Influencing and negotiation skills 
• Problem solving 
• Resource management 

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Nice To Have: 

• Demonstrated visual communication skills to convey concept, theme, color and research 
• Up-to-date digital technology (3D CAD software, 2D illustration software) knowledge 
• Material development skills (textile, vinyl, leather, carpet, headliner, interior and exterior color and finishes) 
• Ability to perform color tuning and mastering 
• Proven design experience in production and concept vehicles 
• Proficient verbal communication skills