Principal CMF Designer

As a CMF (Colors, Materials, and Finish) designer at HP's Design Studio, you will be responsible for the concept, development, coordination and execution of CMF strategies for future HP products, accessories and soft goods. You will be responsible for a high volume, fast-paced and ever growing portfolio of products across multiple categories. You will be part of the CMF team that creates and executes world-class products in terms of form, materials, and colors. You will be involved in every aspect of the CMF design process. This includes trend research, analysis and translation, presentation, mood and story creation, material innovation, development of CMF strategies, and execution of final color, materials, and finishes for production.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop CMF strategies, color and material development and implement through to production with the design team across a broad range of products for both the commercial and consumer segments.
• Support creative and aesthetic vision at the front end of new product developments to tactically executing the CMF design through mass productions.
• Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that show a future vision for a broad range of products based on research, trend forecasting and creative intuition.
• Proven ability to multitask, analyze opportunities, define successful approaches, proactively solve problems, be detail-orientated and accomplish challenging objectives.
• Provide thought leadership for material development for a broad range of materials. Drive those developments to market success.
• Collaborate with the CMF team to ideate, visualize, develop design proposals for colors, materials, and finishes for consumer and commercial electronic products, and accessories.
• Drive design execution of colors, materials, and finishes for both prototype models and production products.
• Collaborate and strategize with cross functional teams, including product design, engineering, and supply chain to mass production of final CMF designs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors. Includes identifying new resources for materials to ensure innovative designs.
• Develop sustainable materials and processes that can be applied onto the product roadmap.
• Experience in defining and executing sustainability initiatives would be preferred.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Textile Design, Color and Material Design, or the equivalent in professional experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects.
• Must have demonstrable technical knowledge of mass production, manufacturing processes, and materials.
• Typically 4+ Years of relevant CMF design experience in a progressive, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication and collaboration
• Proficiency with design tools, software and prototyping methods. Working knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, illustrator), Keynote, or Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Keyshot or other 3D rendering software is a plus.
• Successful track record of working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Domestic and international work travel
• A portfolio will be required to apply for this role

***When applying, please also include a link to your portfolio or website***

About HP

You're out to reimagine and reinvent what's possible-in your career as well as the world around you.

So are we. We love taking on tough challenges, disrupting the status quo, and creating what's next. We're in search of talented people who are inspired by big challenges, driven to learn and grow, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world united in creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.

Our history: HP's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion - it's just who we are.

From the boardroom to factory floor, we create a culture where everyone is respected and where people can be themselves, while being a part of something bigger than themselves. We celebrate the notion that you can belong at HP and bring your authentic self to work each and every day. When you do that, you're more innovative and that helps grow our bottom line. Come to HP and thrive!

About HP

You're out to reimagine and reinvent what's possible-in your career as well as the world around you. So are we. We love taking on tough challenges, disrupting the status quo, and creating what's next. We're in search of talented people who are inspired by big challenges, driven to learn and grow, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world united in creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.

Our history: HP's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion - it's just who we are. From the boardroom to factory floor, we create a culture where everyone is respected and where people can be themselves, while being a part of something bigger than themselves. We celebrate the notion that you can belong at HP and bring your authentic self to work each and every day. When you do that, you're more innovative and that helps grow our bottom line. Come to HP and thrive!