Luxury colour materials design engineer

Job Title: Luxury Colour Materials Design Engineer Location: Gaydon with travel to Oxford Road Fen End Rate: GBP43.45ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or GBP32.85ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until 31/03/2025) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J39566 Description: Responsibility for designing and developing colour materials for our client #39;s Bespoke Programmes from an interior and exterior point of view from Concept through to Job 1 and beyond. Candidate will be responsible for the development of interior/exterior body and trim finishes and surface materials in terms of colour, aesthetic and tactile and will utilise the selection and application. A collaborative approach will be required to build on program ideas as projects, as they move from #39;Creation #39; to #39;Realisation #39;, influencing the design direction of a project with a high degree of creativity and solutions that can be analyzed, developed and lead independently. Lead Private Client and Edition Projects including commissions, specification generation and stakeholder alignment, liase with Global Markets, facilitate creative approvals, delivery of any unique content such as unique embroidery personalisation, negotiating against cost and feasibility issues to achieve customer satisfaction and detailed liaison with Interior or Exterior Designers, Sales and Marketing, Engineers and Suppliers. Responsible for agreeing design changes and communicating direction to Team and Suppliers and for co-ordinating suppliers to deliver on time. Flexibility to carry out work on different programme activities dependent on business needs. Skills Required: * Relevant Design or Arts Degree Design software competency. * Photoshop/Illustrator/VRED * Colour and Material Design experience in Automotive or Luxury Brands. Skills Preferred: * Experience working with luxury lifestyle brands. * A good understanding of design and delivery processes. * Key candidates must be able to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously. * Candidates must be confident communicators. Experience Required: * Degree level qualification BA or equivalent. * Textile Fashion, Graphics, Product, Automotive Design or similar. * Extensive experience as a Designer with proven experience or examples in portfolio of colour and material design application. * Proficient in adobe creative suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. Experience Preferred: * Experience working with luxury lifestyle brands. * Experience working with clients on the creation and delivery of client projects. * A good understanding of automotive design and delivery processes. * Key candidates must be able to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously. * Candidates must be confident communicators and comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders. * Successful candidates will have modern luxury taste level and design execution demonstrated in their portfolio. Additional Information: This role is INSIDE IR35 Primary Location: Gaydon, Other: Oxford Rd Fen End