Senior CMF Designer

We are looking for a Senior Designer Consultant specializing in Color, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) to join a global, design-driven organization.

In this role, you will take ownership of CMF design throughout the entire product development journey, from early concept exploration to final industrialization. You will work across multiple product development projects, creating color palettes, material selections, and finish solutions that contribute to a consistent and distinctive product experience.

You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, marketing teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design vision is successfully translated into high-quality, manufacturable solutions. The role also involves developing and maintaining CMF standards, including textures, finishes, and graphic specifications.

As a senior member of the team, you will combine hands-on design work with strategic contributions. You will help shape CMF direction across different product categories, contribute to design systems, and support the continuous development of processes and ways of working.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced CMF Designer who enjoys working in an international environment and wants to contribute to products that are used by people around the world.

Our client is a global, design-led organization operating in an international environment. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and human-centered design, the company develops products and solutions that aim to make everyday life easier and better.

You will become part of a global design organization, collaborating with talented colleagues across different disciplines, locations, and product areas. The organization values curiosity, collaboration, and creativity while offering the opportunity to influence both the strategic direction and detailed execution of products on a global scale.

Scope of employment: Full-time, 100% Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters Working model: According to agreement Salary: According to agreement Start date: ASAP End date: TBD In your application: Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications required by the client

• A degree in Industrial Design or a related design discipline.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in CMF design, preferably within a global or industry-leading organization.

• Strong knowledge of colors, materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, and other relevant visualization software.

• The ability to communicate design intent clearly and influence stakeholders across different functions.

• Strong self-leadership, ownership, and a collaborative mindset.

• A high level of curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Willingness to travel and collaborate with manufacturing sites and suppliers.

• Secure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage, and occupational pension

• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex

• Flex pension and access to the Lifeplan pension advisory service

• Additional compensation during parental leave

• Occupational health services

• Long-term assignments and a dedicated Consultant Manager for personal support

• Opportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network, and grow your future career

We review applications on an ongoing basis. As recruitment processes in the consulting industry can move quickly, the position may be filled before the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, please respond to the screening questions included in the application process.