Designer​/Stylist​/B General

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

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).

• 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.

• 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:
    Sketch Up (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.

• Contract Duration: 12–18 weeks
• Schedule: Hybrid (4 days/week, Mon–Thu)
• Portfolio Required