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.
Adecco
Crewe, Cheshire
Job Opportunity: Lead CMF Designer Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors are searching for a dynamic Lead CMF Designer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone enthusiastic about connected car technology and eager to shape the future of vehicle features and customer experiences Start date: ASAP End date: 30/06/2027 Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week - flexible for business requirements 37 hours per week - Bentley core hours PAYE Only Possible UK travel to suppliers/trade shows About the Role: As the Lead Designer, you will report directly to the Head of Colour and Trim, taking on a pivotal role in shaping the future of luxury automotive design. You'll be responsible for: Design Development: Create and lead innovative design solutions for new products, ensuring they align with brand values and design strategies. Project Delivery: Coordinate and deliver proposals and concepts in various formats including 2D, 3D, and digital media. Problem Solving: Tackle complex challenges with creative solutions that enhance design quality. Collaboration: Work closely with your immediate team, wider functions, and external suppliers to achieve design objectives. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop forward-thinking automotive proposals. Present and communicate design ideas effectively across the organization. Utilize 2D and 3D IT skills, including Photoshop and CAD software. Understand financial budgeting to ensure project feasibility. About You: The ideal candidate will possess: A degree in design or equivalent experience in a design environment. Proven experience as a CMF (Colours, Materials, and Finishes) automotive designer with a portfolio showcasing your design production or conceptual projects. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide creative solutions. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking design team at a critical time in the organization's history. You'll play a key role in developing an innovative product portfolio that embodies luxury and craftsmanship. The CMF team excels at bringing surfaces to life through extraordinary color, materials, and finishes, and you will be at the forefront of this creativity! Perks of the Position: Work in a collaborative environment focused on continuous innovation and sustainability. Be part of a team that values creativity and craftsmanship. Contribute to the strategic design direction that shapes future products. If you are excited about leading design projects and delivering exceptional automotive experiences, apply now! Join us in making a mark on the future of luxury automotive design! Apply Today! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of something special. We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our client's vision! Please note if you do not hear back regarding your application within five working days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful currently, but we thank you for your interest. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Job Opportunity: Lead CMF Designer Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors are searching for a dynamic Lead CMF Designer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone enthusiastic about connected car technology and eager to shape the future of vehicle features and customer experiences Start date: ASAP End date: 30/06/2027 Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week - flexible for business requirements 37 hours per week - Bentley core hours PAYE Only Possible UK travel to suppliers/trade shows About the Role: As the Lead Designer, you will report directly to the Head of Colour and Trim, taking on a pivotal role in shaping the future of luxury automotive design. You'll be responsible for: Design Development: Create and lead innovative design solutions for new products, ensuring they align with brand values and design strategies. Project Delivery: Coordinate and deliver proposals and concepts in various formats including 2D, 3D, and digital media. Problem Solving: Tackle complex challenges with creative solutions that enhance design quality. Collaboration: Work closely with your immediate team, wider functions, and external suppliers to achieve design objectives. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop forward-thinking automotive proposals. Present and communicate design ideas effectively across the organization. Utilize 2D and 3D IT skills, including Photoshop and CAD software. Understand financial budgeting to ensure project feasibility. About You: The ideal candidate will possess: A degree in design or equivalent experience in a design environment. Proven experience as a CMF (Colours, Materials, and Finishes) automotive designer with a portfolio showcasing your design production or conceptual projects. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide creative solutions. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking design team at a critical time in the organization's history. You'll play a key role in developing an innovative product portfolio that embodies luxury and craftsmanship. The CMF team excels at bringing surfaces to life through extraordinary color, materials, and finishes, and you will be at the forefront of this creativity! Perks of the Position: Work in a collaborative environment focused on continuous innovation and sustainability. Be part of a team that values creativity and craftsmanship. Contribute to the strategic design direction that shapes future products. If you are excited about leading design projects and delivering exceptional automotive experiences, apply now! Join us in making a mark on the future of luxury automotive design! Apply Today! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of something special. We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our client's vision! Please note if you do not hear back regarding your application within five working days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful currently, but we thank you for your interest. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
