Chief Designer Colour, Material and Finish (CMF)

The new multi brand studio, Geely Design Center Gothenburg, is a part of the multi-cultural global network of Geely Design studios dedicated to supporting the efforts of Geely Auto Group sub brands. Our Design Center in Gothenburg is the global headquarters for Geely Design and focuses on delivering great design for the two brands: Zeekr and Lynk & Co.

We are a fast-growing team of both creative and management professionals with the task of delivering exciting global products suitable for volume production and innovative concepts. In an inspiring studio environment, we build and maintain a top-class design team of multiple nationalities. With best in class processes and tools we challenge preconceptions and deliver premium car design.

The automotive business is undergoing a paradigm shift facing tough challenges and great opportunities. In the transformation journey towards new mobility, electrification, and autonomous drive we are committed and proud to stand behind the group strategy in becoming carbon neutral by 2045.

As a Chief Designer CMF you are a key player in shaping the future sustainable CMF palate for Lynk & Co brand.

What you will do:
You will be responsible for delivering complete CMF solutions for several projects, often with simultaneous or overlapping timetables.
You will push the sustainable envelope both internally and towards external stakeholders, by a fact-based approach and making sure that our material strategies are implemented.
You creatively lead and coach a group of CMF Lead designers that are assigned to specific projects.
You have a holistic creative perspective rooted in design briefs and project manifestos.
You identify synergies and work with commonality cross projects/brands, joint effort with other CMF Chief designers.
Co-creator of CMF strategies based on research, innovations and consumer/social trends.
Being an ambassador representing your projects in various stakeholder meetings.
Liaise with key stakeholders at R&D, Project and Marketing teams in China.

Essential qualifications:
Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design or Fine Arts. Or you are a super talent w/o a master’s degree. Nevertheless, a portfolio that showcases your creativity, experience and skills is mandatory.
Consistent and proven previous CMF Design experience (not necessarily from automotive but beneficial). A minimum of at least 10 years’ work experience.
Visionary outlook to challenge status quo and dogmatic views, but also a negotiator and being able to compromise when needed.
Being able to manage several projects at the same time, as well multiple stakeholders for successful collaboration across design disciplines, R&D, Project and Marketing teams.
Coaching and inspirational abilities.
The usual software package - Adobe Creative Suite and VRED. Other software skills like Key Shot, Substance, Blender, Rhino is always an advantage.
Fluent in English. Knowledge in Mandarin is an advantage.

This is you:
You are unafraid and highly flexible, knowing that changes are inevitable.
You have a “can-do-attitude” and love to solve problems as they arise.
You don’t have to be a vegan, but you care for our planet and a burning interest for doing good.
You are the goalkeeper of the big picture but can dive into the nitty gritty details on demand.
You have analytical skills and can handle vast complex issues.
You are a super team player who couldn’t care less for prestige or politics.
And you are a strong communicator, visually oriented with good verbal skills.

What we offer:

A highly dynamic, creative and ever-changing work environment.
Never a dull moment.
Plenty of challenges and opportunities to grow in your profession.
Great team spirit and fantastic collogues, both in Sweden and in China.
By summer 2022 a brand-new Design Studio located at Lindholmen, Gothenburg.
Once travel restrictions are lifted, travels within EU and China/Asia.

For more information please contact:

Katharina José, Head of Lynk&Co CMF, katharina.jose@geelydesign.com, number for questions regarding the position

Eglė Čeledinaitė,Senior Recruiter , phone number +46 738 62 18 28, for questions regarding the recruitment process

Last Application date: 2022-07-17

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications and CV's sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels.