Automotive Cmf Designer 1 - San Diego, United States - Nissan

Nissan

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting.

From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do.

Our people are what drive the business forward.

We are currently looking for an
Automotive CMF Designer 1. This position will be located in
San Diego, CA (onsite).

Job Summary:

Design all aspects of color surface and material associated with design projects and present this information in various digital and physical formats

Essential Job Functions:
(Include but are not limited to)

Stay abreast of design trends, especially automotive related, current technology and the cultural/sociological impact on future color.
Gather and communicate trend information to Nissan facilities regarding color design activities using trend and image boards or PowerPoint presentations.
Benchmark and analyze similar production finishes and create informative reports.
Create and propose unique color and materials concepts for the target customer. Develop color design strategies which express the overall concept of the vehicle.
Independently and with suppliers, develop and utilize all forms of automotive materials in creating color, pattern and texture.
Responsible for all aspects related to the projects, including: scheduling project steps, ordering and receiving materials, presenting concepts.
Travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in an automotive design studio

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design

Required Skillsets:

Insight, creativity and resourcefulness
High energy, flexibility, perseverance
Great color evaluation capabilities and presentation skills
Art degree with an interest in sociology and culture
Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel, any 3D Visualization tools
VRED is a plus
Portfolio submission required

Optional Skillsets:

Use of an animation or movie creation program is a plus
Automotive Interior Design experience a plus

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.

When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.

Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.

We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S.

and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business.

We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

San Diego California United States of America

Salary Range:
$62, $106,607.00

Salary Range Estimate:

Annual Salary:
(Minimum to Maximum of Salary Range noted here). This compensation range represents the minimum and maximum base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that it is uncommon for an employee to be placed at either end of the range. Rather, an employee's actual base salary generally may fall somewhere in between and reflect the employee's unique skills, work experience, education, work location, and market norms. Additionally, pay may be based on comparisons to the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles.