Automotive Senior Materials Specialist

1 week ago

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Technicon Design Full time

Senior Material Specialist
Location:
Gothenburg, Sweden (Hybrid)

Company:
Technicon Design Sweden

About The Role
The automotive industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, facing both tough challenges and exciting opportunities in the journey toward new mobility, electrification, and autonomous driving. As part of our commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2045, we are seeking a
Senior Material Specialist
to shape the future sustainable CMF (Color, Material, Finish) palette for our clients brands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct forward-looking research into emerging materials, technologies, and suppliers, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and non-standard luxury materials.
  • Identify and evaluate materials suited for top-tier, luxury-segment vehicles within a global market context.
  • Translate research findings into compelling digital presentations, complemented by curated physical samples that clearly convey a luxury aesthetic and brand alignment.
  • Develop clear storylines supported by high-quality renderings, visualizations, and animations that communicate material intent and user experience.
  • Collaborate closely with Lead CMF Designers, Brand teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure material concepts support overall design strategy and brand identity.
  • Monitor market, fashion, art, and cultural trends to inform material innovation and maintain a competitive creative edge.
  • Support prototype development and ensure materials meet the required aesthetic, functional, and experiential standards.

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or Fine Arts.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial or transportation design; sustainability-related experience is an advantage.
  • Proven track record in material development for automotive or adjacent luxury industries (e.g., architecture, fashion).
  • In-depth understanding of the design process, CMF methodology, and development stages.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & visual).
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and VRED; experience with Blender, Substance, Unreal, Rhino, or Grasshopper is a plus.
  • Fluent in English.

Personal Attributes

  • Adaptable, unafraid of change, and comfortable in high-tempo, unpredictable environments.
  • Possesses a "can-do" entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Structured, methodical, and analytical with strong planning skills.
  • Able to balance big-picture vision with meticulous detail work.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and free from prestige or politics.
  • Strong visual communicator with clear verbal skills.

What We Offer

  • A highly dynamic, creative, and ever-changing work environment.
  • Opportunities to grow professionally through challenging and varied projects.
  • A supportive and spirited team across Sweden and China.
  • Access to state-of-the-art design studios in Gothenburg.
  • Travel opportunities (mainly within EU).

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