CMF Design Freelancer

Role Overview

This role is for a CMF (Colors, Materials, Finishes) specialist responsible for researching, analyzing, and implementing CMF strategies for product design. The specialist will translate design concepts into tangible material specifications, ensuring emotional value and market relevance, from conception to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify appropriate CMF in line with product strategy and market trends.
• Establish CMF stories based on trending lifestyles, materials, and technologies.
• Implement CMF concepts with tangible material samples and build manufacturing networks.
• Participate in the product development process from conception to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate design concepts into CMF specifications.
• Work with material vendors to develop advanced material samples and production standards.

Requirements Snapshot

• Substantial work experience in a design and innovation environment, ideally as a CMF specialist.
• Knowledge of material trends and forecasting for hard and soft goods across industries.
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work with material vendors to develop samples and production standards.
• Experience collaborating with engineers and suppliers to develop concepts into mass manufacturing technologies.

Expected Impact

The expected impact is to deliver emotional value to consumers through innovative CMF stories, translate complex design concepts into executable material specifications, and enable the successful development and mass manufacturing of new products.

Why Apply

• Join a fun, passionate team that values both professional skills and great personalities.
• Benefit from a friendly, family-like work environment with low levels of hierarchy.
• Gain the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with various design, research, and strategy experts.