Senior Colour and Materials Designer (CMF)

Job Title: Senior Colour and Materials Designer Employment Type: Contract (12 Months, with potential to extend) Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (Hybrid - Typically 3 days on-site) Department: Creative Design About Envisage: At Envisage, we are at the forefront of automotive design and innovation. We are re-examining vehicles for an emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification, and the shared economy. We are a team of next-generation thinkers, committed to delivering a sustainability-rich reimagination of modern luxury, unique customer experiences, and positive societal impact. Our aim is to achieve net zero carbon emissions across supply chains, products, and operations. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Colour and Materials Designer to join our world-class Creative Materiality team. This is a lead role with responsibility for designing and developing sustainable and responsible colour and materials content for our core, special vehicle, and bespoke programmes. You will be a hands-on creator and innovator, responsible for generating and realising innovative proof of concepts and material solutions for both interior and exterior applications, from initial concept through to production. A key focus will be on delivering more sustainable and responsible material initiatives and pioneering new methods of manufacture. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of colour, material, and finish (CMF) strategies for automotive programmes. Create and present compelling, innovative, and sustainable material concepts with a high level of craftsmanship. Manage the realisation of material solutions from concept through to production (Job 1), ensuring design vision, feasibility, and cost requirements are met. Drive sustainable and responsible material innovation, researching new technologies, processes, and suppliers. Act as a mentor and coach to other team members in design process and methods. Actively participate in weekly design reviews, providing strong contributions through suggestions and problem-solving. Work with minimal supervision to meet objectives and implement design independently. Essential Skills and Experience: CVs MUST demonstrate the following to be considered: Degree qualified in a relevant design discipline or equivalent proven experience. Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in colour and materials design, preferably within the automotive, product, or luxury goods sectors. Proven creative and presentation skills with an exceptional portfolio. A strong understanding of product/interior design, the general design industry, and automotive design combined with excellent aesthetic judgement, colour vision, and perception. In-depth knowledge of automotive materials, manufacturing processes, and the supplier landscape. Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and communicate effectively at all levels. Proven ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects to strict deadlines in a highly demanding environment. A self-motivated, results-driven individual who demonstrates tenacity, drive, and perseverance. Desirable Skills: Experience with additional software such as VRED for 3D visualisation. Video editing software skills (e.g., Final Cut Pro ). Proven ability to adapt designs to changing feasibility, cost, and sustainability requirements. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-05