CMF Designer Jobs
CMF Designer jobs are open across consumer electronics, automotive, apparel, and product design agencies, from junior to senior and lead levels, with specializations in materials research, color strategy, and finish development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
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Internship Term:
Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between May 2028 and December 2029. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.
If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site.
Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.
We are seeking a Studio Designer to join our Color, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) team on-site at our 14600 Myford location. We are intentionally looking outside the traditional automotive sphere—seeking fresh, creative perspectives from interior design, fashion, motion graphics, and broader visual arts. In this role, you will work closely with dedicated mentors and design leadership, bringing elevated taste, strong graphic design sensibilities, and innovative digital workflows to shape the future look and feel of Rivian products.
- Participate in hands-on, in-person design reviews at our 14600 Myford studio, presenting ideas and receiving real-time feedback from the team.
- Translate abstract concepts into refined CMF palettes, mood boards, and visual narratives using your personal aesthetic and strong design fundamentals.
- Leverage AI tools and technologies within your creative workflow to save time, build animations, generate visual assets, and push conceptual boundaries.
- Craft custom visual presentations (via personal website or tailored PDF) that showcase exceptional graphic design layout, composition, and storytelling without relying on off-the-shelf templates.
- Collaborate fluidly across the CMF studio using digital communication tools like Slack and active studio work sessions.
- Work closely with team mentors and leadership to refine material selections, color strategy, and design execution.
- A background in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, or a related creative discipline. (Automotive background is not required or expected—we want non-automotive creative voices).
- A portfolio submitted via website link or PDF that demonstrates undeniable taste, aesthetic refinement, and a clear personal style from the moment it is opened. Include any passwords to access.
- High AI fluency with a proven willingness to implement AI technology into your creative process to streamline tasks and build dynamic visuals/animations.
- Superior graphic design and presentation layout skills, showing an intentional eye for imagery selection, typography, and visual pacing.
- Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating in a dynamic studio environment.
- Ability to work on-site at our 14600 Myford Rd office for studio reviews and collaborative sessions.
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The salary range for this role is 24.00-51.00 for Irvine, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
Company Statements:Equal Opportunity
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy and Technology
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.
Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.
Interview Integrity & AI Policy
Our interview process is designed to evaluate your personal technical foundation, real-time problem-solving logic, and structured capabilities. Therefore, the use of assistive generative AI tools to formulate or deliver your solutions during live interview sessions is not permitted. We care most about how you think — how you make sense of unclear requirements, weigh trade-offs, and explain why you chose one approach over another. We value your unique human perspective, your authenticity, and the journey it takes to reach a solution.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
No Visa Sponsorship
Internship Term:
Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between May 2028 and December 2029. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.
If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site.
Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.
We are seeking a Studio Designer to join our Color, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) team on-site at our 14600 Myford location. We are intentionally looking outside the traditional automotive sphere—seeking fresh, creative perspectives from interior design, fashion, motion graphics, and broader visual arts. In this role, you will work closely with dedicated mentors and design leadership, bringing elevated taste, strong graphic design sensibilities, and innovative digital workflows to shape the future look and feel of Rivian products.
- Participate in hands-on, in-person design reviews at our 14600 Myford studio, presenting ideas and receiving real-time feedback from the team.
- Translate abstract concepts into refined CMF palettes, mood boards, and visual narratives using your personal aesthetic and strong design fundamentals.
- Leverage AI tools and technologies within your creative workflow to save time, build animations, generate visual assets, and push conceptual boundaries.
- Craft custom visual presentations (via personal website or tailored PDF) that showcase exceptional graphic design layout, composition, and storytelling without relying on off-the-shelf templates.
- Collaborate fluidly across the CMF studio using digital communication tools like Slack and active studio work sessions.
- Work closely with team mentors and leadership to refine material selections, color strategy, and design execution.
- A background in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, or a related creative discipline. (Automotive background is not required or expected—we want non-automotive creative voices).
- A portfolio submitted via website link or PDF that demonstrates undeniable taste, aesthetic refinement, and a clear personal style from the moment it is opened. Include any passwords to access.
- High AI fluency with a proven willingness to implement AI technology into your creative process to streamline tasks and build dynamic visuals/animations.
- Superior graphic design and presentation layout skills, showing an intentional eye for imagery selection, typography, and visual pacing.
- Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating in a dynamic studio environment.
- Ability to work on-site at our 14600 Myford Rd office for studio reviews and collaborative sessions.
#LI-[SAI7]
The salary range for this role is 24.00-51.00 for Irvine, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
Company Statements:Equal Opportunity
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy and Technology
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.
Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.
Interview Integrity & AI Policy
Our interview process is designed to evaluate your personal technical foundation, real-time problem-solving logic, and structured capabilities. Therefore, the use of assistive generative AI tools to formulate or deliver your solutions during live interview sessions is not permitted. We care most about how you think — how you make sense of unclear requirements, weigh trade-offs, and explain why you chose one approach over another. We value your unique human perspective, your authenticity, and the journey it takes to reach a solution.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CMF designer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, product design, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and color specification tools such as Pantone and NCS
- Experience creating CMF boards, material libraries, and finish specifications for manufactured products
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, surface finishing, and coating techniques
- Ability to collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure CMF feasibility within cost and production constraints
- Experience presenting CMF concepts and trend research to cross-functional stakeholders and clients
Tips for Your CMF Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for CMF storytelling
Hiring managers want to see your material selection rationale, not just final renders. For each project, show your CMF boards, finish samples, and the brief that drove your decisions. Generic product photography without process context rarely advances a CMF candidate.
Name your tools and software explicitly
Job postings screen for Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, Pantone and NCS proficiency, and trend forecasting platforms. If your resume lists only broad design skills, you'll be filtered out before a human reads it. Match the exact tool names from each posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cmf designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration experience
CMF designers work directly with engineering, brand, and manufacturing teams. Call out specific moments where your finish or material choices solved a production constraint or hit a cost target. Interviewers want proof you can translate aesthetic decisions into manufacturable outcomes.
Prep for materials knowledge questions in interviews
Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through how you'd specify a surface finish for a given substrate, or how you'd handle a CMF revision mid-tooling. Practice explaining your decision process out loud, not just showing visuals.
Negotiate by anchoring to materials expertise
If you have deep knowledge in a specialized area, like bio-based materials, in-mold decoration, or CMF for medical devices, name it explicitly during offer conversations. Niche expertise justifies a higher band and separates you from generalist industrial designers applying to the same role.
CMF Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cmf designers?
The companies hiring the most cmf designers right now include Rivian, Vast, and goodr, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer electronics and automotive brands consistently account for the largest share of full-time CMF roles.
How many cmf designer jobs are remote?
About 33% of cmf designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role's reliance on physical material samples and finish reviews means fully remote positions are less common than in purely digital design disciplines. CMF strategy, trend research, and presentation work are the sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements.
How do you become a cmf designer?
Most cmf designers start with a degree in industrial or product design, then build a portfolio that documents material selection, color strategy, and finish specification across real or academic projects. Getting hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, whether through internships, supplier visits, or personal projects, is what separates competitive candidates from those with only software skills.
Can you get a cmf designer job with little experience?
Yes, but your portfolio has to do extra work. Focus on student or freelance projects where you made specific CMF decisions, documented your rationale, and produced actual boards or spec sheets rather than styled renders. Applying to junior roles at product design consultancies is often more effective than targeting large in-house teams, which typically require proven production experience.
What does the cmf designer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a portfolio review where you walk through past CMF work and explain your decision-making, followed by a take-home or in-person design exercise focused on material and finish selection for a given brief. Final rounds typically include cross-functional interviews with engineering or brand stakeholders who evaluate whether you can defend CMF choices against cost or manufacturing constraints.
Where can I find and apply to cmf designer jobs?
You can find and apply to cmf designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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