Automotive Colour Designer
Posted 2 days ago by Expleo Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Automotive Colour Designer role at Expleo involves delivering innovative colour and material design solutions for new vehicle programmes in collaboration with a globally renowned Automotive OEM. The position requires a highly creative individual who can manage projects independently while mentoring peers and maintaining high visual presentation standards. The designer will also engage in research and development of materials and finishes, ensuring alignment with project goals and cost targets. This contract position is based in Central London and requires travel across Europe and the UK approximately once every two months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and develop visual concept proposals in collaboration with the Global Colour Group.
- Initiate and develop design themes while maintaining the integrity of the design brief.
- Use the latest design tools to illustrate proposals effectively.
- Research, develop, and propose innovative materials or finishes with suppliers.
- Communicate design concepts clearly and maintain exceptional visual presentation standards.
- Mentor peers to enhance creativity and efficiency within the design team.
- Independently lead colour projects from initial exploration through to final release.
- Participate in project planning meetings to ensure clarity of direction.
- Create and manage timing plans, ensuring adherence to cost targets.
- Maintain regular communication with all business partners and stakeholders.
- Stay fully engaged with overall project requirements.
Key Skills:
- Highly creative and innovative, with a proactive mindset.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Motivational team player with leadership and project management experience.
- Ability to challenge and innovate in colour and materials.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Art & Design.
- Technical awareness of material manufacturing processes.
- Automotive industry experience and knowledge of current trends.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Expleo is working closely with a globally renowned Automotive OEM in Central London to recruit a highly creative Automotive Colour Designer, on a contract basis. In this role, you will deliver modern, innovative colour and material design solutions for new vehicle programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative Design – Projects Research and develop visual concept proposals in collaboration with the Global Colour Group, bringing a unique and innovative perspective.
- Initiate and develop design themes while maintaining the integrity of the design brief.
- Use the latest design tools to illustrate proposals effectively.
- Research, develop, and propose innovative materials or finishes with suppliers, ensuring feasibility and cost targets.
- Communicate design concepts clearly and maintain exceptional visual presentation standards.
Project Management Mentor peers to enhance creativity and efficiency within the design team. Independently lead colour projects from initial exploration through to final release. Participate in project planning meetings to ensure clarity of direction. Create and manage timing plans, ensuring adherence to cost targets. Maintain regular communication with all business partners and stakeholders. Stay fully engaged with overall project requirements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Highly creative and innovative, with a proactive mindset.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Motivational team player with leadership and project management experience.
- Ability to challenge and innovate in colour and materials.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Art & Design.
- Technical awareness of material manufacturing processes.
- Automotive industry experience and knowledge of current trends.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
Please Note: To comply with current legislation, right-to-work checks will be carried out. Unfortunately, we cannot support applications requiring sponsorship.
Additional Requirement: Candidates must be able to travel across Europe and the UK approximately once every two months, for around 3 days at a time.
Interested? For more information or to apply, contact: Jacquie Linton 02034797125 jacquie.linton@expleogroup.com