CMF Designer DEU

Overview

Join Bugatti Rimac: the Ultimate Hypercar Company

Bugatti Rimac, as part of the Rimac Group, sees the unique combination of two automotive and technological trailblazers. Leveraging Rimac's nimble agility, technical prowess, and groundbreaking innovation in the electric vehicle sector, coupled with Bugatti's storied +110-year legacy of crafting some of the world's most iconic hypercars, we have emerged as a powerhouse within the hypercar industry.

At Bugatti Rimac, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our human capital. The combination of diverse individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities, and talent invested by our employees not only defines our distinctive culture but also significantly contributes to our reputation and overall company achievements.

We are in search of exceptional individuals to reinforce our team, and the number one thing we’re after is talent. If you are a creative, problem-solving professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and if you are ready to embrace the challenges that come with pushing the boundaries of automotive and technological excellence, then we want to hear from you.

Join Bugatti Rimac and be part of a team driving automotive innovation to new heights.

CMF Designer

Location: Berlin

Reports To: Head of CMF Design or Design Director

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled Senior CMF Designer with a strong background in new material development for the automotive luxury segment
. The ideal candidate combines a refined aesthetic sensibility with deep technical expertise in material innovation, manufacturing processes, and sustainability. This role requires a future-oriented thinker who can translate brand values and emerging trends into tangible, emotionally engaging material experiences for next-generation luxury vehicles.

The Senior CMF Designer will lead the research, creation, and implementation of new materials, colors, and finishes that embody the brand’s vision of luxury, craftsmanship, and innovation.

• Research, conceptualize, and develop new materials, colors, and finishes with a focus on luxury and advanced manufacturing.
• Identification of new technologies, processes, and materials suitable for high-end automotive interiors and exteriors.
• Collaborate closely with the entire CMF Team, Engineers, Technicians, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers and artisans to align within the design process to ensure the accomplishment of the several milestones.
• Ensure all new materials meet automotive performance, durability, and regulatory standards without compromising design intent.
• Lead prototype material creation
  , feasibility studies, and material testing phases.
• Establish a structured, transparent CMF development methodology
  , from concept to industrialization, including documentation, specifications, and implementation guidelines.
• Integrate trend forecasting, cultural insights, and innovation roadmaps into the CMF Material strategy to ensure long-term relevance and a preservation of brand values and visions
• Build and maintain a materials library reflecting both heritage craftsmanship and future technologies.

• Work in close collaboration with Exterior & Interior Design, Engineering, UX to ensure a cohesive material and color narrative.
• Liaise with suppliers, Tier-1 partners, and production teams to ensure feasibility, quality, and consistency in material execution.
• Regular Alignment within the CMF Team to collect needs for upcoming Projects, Individualisations, Sur Mesure Cars, Solitaire projects or other customer related topics.

• Anticipate future luxury trends
  , translating them into actionable design strategies and tangible material expressions.
• Develop concept materials and CMF palettes that project a 5–10-year vision for the brand.
• Represent the CMF function in innovation forums, supplier workshops, and advanced design projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Textile Design, Material Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in CMF design,…