EPITEC
Job Title: Product Designer
Location: Dearborn, MI
Job Type: Contract (12-18 weeks)
Expected hours per week: 40 hours
Pay: $34.85/hour
Benefits: Medical contributions if desired. By nature of this being a short term contract, no PTO is offered.
Portfolio required
About the Role: We are seeking a talented
Color & Materials Designer
to join our Studio Design team. This position focuses on creating, coordinating, and recommending annual interior and exterior color and trim programs for our vehicles. The role is
short-term (12–18 weeks)
to cover a leave and offers a
hybrid schedule (4 days/week, Mon–Thu) .
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver
Color, Material, and Finish (CMF)
solutions for vehicle interiors and exteriors.
Ideate and create CMF concepts that reflect brand identity, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience.
Ensure seamless integration of CMF into overall vehicle design, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout all design stages.
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to translate designs into physical and digital samples for validation.
Analyze future consumer trends to inform CMF narratives and cutting-edge design strategies.
Prepare compelling
digital and physical CMF presentations
that clearly communicate design intent.
Support program timing and deliverables to meet project targets.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Color & Material Design, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Experience:
Minimum
4 years of color and materials experience
(trend forecasting, fashion, or interior design considered relevant).
Automotive CMF design experience preferred.
Technical Skills:
3D modeling software:
SketchUp
(Rhino preferred but not required).
Visualization tools:
VRED
preferred.
Proficient in
Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, Illustrator) and
Microsoft Office
(PowerPoint, Excel).
Strong understanding of
color theory
(hue, value, chroma).
Knowledge of CMF design process and 3D prototyping.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and narrative development skills.
Highly collaborative, proactive, and adaptable.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Details:
Contract Duration:
12–18 weeks
Schedule:
Hybrid (4 days/week, Mon–Thu)
Portfolio Required
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About the Role: We are seeking a talented
Color & Materials Designer
to join our Studio Design team. This position focuses on creating, coordinating, and recommending annual interior and exterior color and trim programs for our vehicles. The role is
short-term (12–18 weeks)
to cover a leave and offers a
hybrid schedule (4 days/week, Mon–Thu) .
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver
Color, Material, and Finish (CMF)
solutions for vehicle interiors and exteriors.
Ideate and create CMF concepts that reflect brand identity, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience.
Ensure seamless integration of CMF into overall vehicle design, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout all design stages.
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to translate designs into physical and digital samples for validation.
Analyze future consumer trends to inform CMF narratives and cutting-edge design strategies.
Prepare compelling
digital and physical CMF presentations
that clearly communicate design intent.
Support program timing and deliverables to meet project targets.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Color & Material Design, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Experience:
Minimum
4 years of color and materials experience
(trend forecasting, fashion, or interior design considered relevant).
Automotive CMF design experience preferred.
Technical Skills:
3D modeling software:
SketchUp
(Rhino preferred but not required).
Visualization tools:
VRED
preferred.
Proficient in
Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, Illustrator) and
Microsoft Office
(PowerPoint, Excel).
Strong understanding of
color theory
(hue, value, chroma).
Knowledge of CMF design process and 3D prototyping.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and narrative development skills.
Highly collaborative, proactive, and adaptable.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Details:
Contract Duration:
12–18 weeks
Schedule:
Hybrid (4 days/week, Mon–Thu)
Portfolio Required
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