Safran UK
Llantarnam, Gwent
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. CMF Designer (Colour, Materials & Finish) Cwmbran, South Wales Permanent Initially on site, Hybrid 3 days on site after c.6months Skills: Industrial Design, Colour Palettes, Trims, Materials, Finishes, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Blender, Mood Boards, Prototypes Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell) Strong Pension scheme and life assurance Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Advanced Concepts team as a CMF Design at our Safran Seats site in Cmwbran. Your Role As a CMF Designer, you will be central to defining the material harmony of our first class and business class aircraft seats, blending colour, finish and material choices while meeting aviation constraints. You'll collaborate closely with Industrial Designers from concept through production, and play a pivotal role at tradeshows and customer presentations. Reporting to the GB Advanced Concept Team Manager, you'll drive trend research, design mood boards, create upholstery designs, produce engaging renderings, and develop our physical and digital material libraries. You'll also maintain strong supplier relationships and support customer workshops. Key Responsibilities: Stay on top of trim and finish trends in aviation and other industries (automobile, furniture, hospitality). Design and execute trend, mood and inspiration boards. Work alongside Industrial Designers to apply the right materials to each seat, balancing functionality and aesthetics. Prepare application documents for show seats and sales bids. Ensure guidelines are applied to prototypes and production lines. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to validate design feasibility. Create innovative upholstery designs, modelling seat cushions to reflect trim choices. Generate high-quality renderings to test and validate design options. Develop, maintain, and deploy digital and sample material libraries. Lead customer-facing workshops within the CMF library. Cultivate supplier relationships to feed the material library. What You'll Bring Qualifications in CMF Design or Industrial Design (Essential) Relevant experience in commercial CMF (Essential) Strong feel for colours and finishes (Essential) Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop) (Essential) Experience with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint) (Desired) 3D Rendering (Blender) (Desired) 3D soft modelling (Rhino 7 / Sub D) (Nice to have) Sketching, prototyping, understanding manufacturing processes and materials (Nice to have) At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. CMF Designer (Colour, Materials & Finish) Cwmbran, South Wales Permanent Initially on site, Hybrid 3 days on site after c.6months Skills: Industrial Design, Colour Palettes, Trims, Materials, Finishes, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Blender, Mood Boards, Prototypes Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell) Strong Pension scheme and life assurance Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Advanced Concepts team as a CMF Design at our Safran Seats site in Cmwbran. Your Role As a CMF Designer, you will be central to defining the material harmony of our first class and business class aircraft seats, blending colour, finish and material choices while meeting aviation constraints. You'll collaborate closely with Industrial Designers from concept through production, and play a pivotal role at tradeshows and customer presentations. Reporting to the GB Advanced Concept Team Manager, you'll drive trend research, design mood boards, create upholstery designs, produce engaging renderings, and develop our physical and digital material libraries. You'll also maintain strong supplier relationships and support customer workshops. Key Responsibilities: Stay on top of trim and finish trends in aviation and other industries (automobile, furniture, hospitality). Design and execute trend, mood and inspiration boards. Work alongside Industrial Designers to apply the right materials to each seat, balancing functionality and aesthetics. Prepare application documents for show seats and sales bids. Ensure guidelines are applied to prototypes and production lines. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to validate design feasibility. Create innovative upholstery designs, modelling seat cushions to reflect trim choices. Generate high-quality renderings to test and validate design options. Develop, maintain, and deploy digital and sample material libraries. Lead customer-facing workshops within the CMF library. Cultivate supplier relationships to feed the material library. What You'll Bring Qualifications in CMF Design or Industrial Design (Essential) Relevant experience in commercial CMF (Essential) Strong feel for colours and finishes (Essential) Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop) (Essential) Experience with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint) (Desired) 3D Rendering (Blender) (Desired) 3D soft modelling (Rhino 7 / Sub D) (Nice to have) Sketching, prototyping, understanding manufacturing processes and materials (Nice to have) At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Apex Resource Management
Bradfield Green, Cheshire
Lead CMF Designer Rate: Dependent on experience Location: Crewe: Hybrid 3 days onsite per week, with flexibility required in line with business needs Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Inside IR35 Until 30th June 2027 Role Summary We are seeking a Lead CMF Designer to join the Colour and Trim function, reporting directly to the Head of Colour and Trim. This role will support innovation-focused projects, including coachbuild activity, and will involve creating and leading CMF design solutions for new products across 2D, 3D and digital media. As a Lead CMF Designer , you will develop creative, functional and brand-led design proposals that meet agreed technical, ergonomic and quality requirements. The role requires strong collaboration across internal departments, suppliers, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. This is a senior opportunity for a confident CMF designer with experience leading projects, presenting at director level and delivering innovative colour, material and finish solutions within an automotive environment. Role & Responsibilities Lead colour, materials and finishes design development activity across innovation-led projects. Create and deliver design proposals, concepts and solutions across 2D, 3D and digital media. Support coach build and future product projects through research, benchmarking and creative design development. Develop CMF solutions that reflect brand values, design strategy, innovation and creativity. Ensure design proposals meet agreed visual, technical and ergonomic requirements. Work collaboratively with internal departments, internal teams, external suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders. Attend online supplier meetings and support communication across project teams. Prepare and deliver design presentations, including to director-level stakeholders. Lead design development proposals in-house or in cooperation with external partners. Provide evidence-led creative direction and communicate confidently in a business-focused way with peers, colleagues and senior stakeholders. Contribute to project delivery, problem solving and the achievement of design objectives. Support continuous innovation across colour, materials and finishes, including sustainability-led thinking. Requirements Of The Role Experience within a CMF, colour and trim, or wider design environment. Proven experience as a Lead CMF Designer , Senior CMF Designer, Lead Designer or Senior Designer within an automotive setting. Strong understanding of materials and their application within CMF design. Ideally experienced in an Automotive environment. Evidence of leading projects, taking responsibility and delivering successful outcomes. Ability to communicate and present design direction to suppliers, peers, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Experience preparing and presenting design proposals at senior or director level. Design-based degree or equivalent experience, ideally in product design, interior design, fashion, materials, CMF or a related discipline. Understanding of feasibility and production methodology. Strong Photoshop skills. VRED knowledge is desirable; expert-level experience is not essential. 2D and 3D IT skills, including Photoshop and 3D CAD software. Apply Now Apply now for this Lead CMF Designer opportunity. Please note, this role is deemed inside IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment s contribution towards Employer Costs.
Lead CMF Designer Rate: Dependent on experience Location: Crewe: Hybrid 3 days onsite per week, with flexibility required in line with business needs Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Inside IR35 Until 30th June 2027 Role Summary We are seeking a Lead CMF Designer to join the Colour and Trim function, reporting directly to the Head of Colour and Trim. This role will support innovation-focused projects, including coachbuild activity, and will involve creating and leading CMF design solutions for new products across 2D, 3D and digital media. As a Lead CMF Designer , you will develop creative, functional and brand-led design proposals that meet agreed technical, ergonomic and quality requirements. The role requires strong collaboration across internal departments, suppliers, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. This is a senior opportunity for a confident CMF designer with experience leading projects, presenting at director level and delivering innovative colour, material and finish solutions within an automotive environment. Role & Responsibilities Lead colour, materials and finishes design development activity across innovation-led projects. Create and deliver design proposals, concepts and solutions across 2D, 3D and digital media. Support coach build and future product projects through research, benchmarking and creative design development. Develop CMF solutions that reflect brand values, design strategy, innovation and creativity. Ensure design proposals meet agreed visual, technical and ergonomic requirements. Work collaboratively with internal departments, internal teams, external suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders. Attend online supplier meetings and support communication across project teams. Prepare and deliver design presentations, including to director-level stakeholders. Lead design development proposals in-house or in cooperation with external partners. Provide evidence-led creative direction and communicate confidently in a business-focused way with peers, colleagues and senior stakeholders. Contribute to project delivery, problem solving and the achievement of design objectives. Support continuous innovation across colour, materials and finishes, including sustainability-led thinking. Requirements Of The Role Experience within a CMF, colour and trim, or wider design environment. Proven experience as a Lead CMF Designer , Senior CMF Designer, Lead Designer or Senior Designer within an automotive setting. Strong understanding of materials and their application within CMF design. Ideally experienced in an Automotive environment. Evidence of leading projects, taking responsibility and delivering successful outcomes. Ability to communicate and present design direction to suppliers, peers, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Experience preparing and presenting design proposals at senior or director level. Design-based degree or equivalent experience, ideally in product design, interior design, fashion, materials, CMF or a related discipline. Understanding of feasibility and production methodology. Strong Photoshop skills. VRED knowledge is desirable; expert-level experience is not essential. 2D and 3D IT skills, including Photoshop and 3D CAD software. Apply Now Apply now for this Lead CMF Designer opportunity. Please note, this role is deemed inside IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment s contribution towards Employer Costs.
