Cmf And Brand Design Manager

General Motors

Shanghai, China
Onsite
Cmf design experience
Interior and exterior color palettes
Automotive materials knowledge
General Motors is seeking a CMF and Brand Design Manager for its Shanghai location, responsible for developing color, material, and finish strategies tailored to the China market. The role involves collaboration across teams to ensure luxury and quality in vehicle design, with a focus on meeting local consumer expectations

Job Summary

  • This role leads the development of color, material, and finish strategies tailored to the China market while balancing premium brand expression with technical feasibility.
  • The successful candidate will own CMF deliverables across all program phases, ensuring proposals meet design intent and perceived quality targets.
  • Candidates must translate brand values into clear strategies that align with China customer expectations and global design direction.

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General Motors is seeking a CMF and Brand Design Manager for its Shanghai location, responsible for developing color, material, and finish strategies tailored to the China market. The role involves collaboration across teams to ensure luxury and quality in vehicle design, with a focus on meeting local consumer expectations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CMF design experience
  • Interior and exterior color palettes
  • Automotive materials knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Program delivery ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Premium or luxury automotive background
  • EV program experience
  • China market trend expertise
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Global team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design or related field
  • Solid experience in CMF design within automotive or luxury sectors
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating interior/exterior CMF work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and KeyShot
  • Business-level English; Mandarin strongly preferred

Work Rights

Must be eligible for local hire in China

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