CMF Designer - Color, Material, and Finish (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Analyze, refine, and approve colors, materials, and finishes across active projects to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and brand alignment
• Curate and maintain a robust internal library of cutting-edge, inspirational materials and finishes, proactively sourcing innovative options to fuel Starlink’s design evolution
• Ideate, visualize, and develop compelling CMF design proposals that push creative and technical boundaries
• Craft impactful digital and physical CMF presentations that articulate a bold, forward-looking vision for the Starlink product ecosystem
• Partner with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, and manufacturing) to strategize and successfully implement production-ready CMF solutions
• Protect and execute design intent through precise color tuning, material mastering, and oversight across all product commodities
• Guide CMF execution from early prototypes through full-scale production, ensuring seamless translation from concept to hardware
• Build and nurture strong supplier and vendor relationships, continuously identifying new resources to enable groundbreaking material innovation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a design discipline (i.e. industrial, transportation, product, architecture) and 1+ years professional CMF experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Deep technical expertise in mass production, manufacturing processes, and a wide range of materials, with proven ability to deliver high-quality CMF designs under tight deadlines
• Exceptional color acuity, including the ability to pass the Munsell Hue Color Test with a perfect score
• Strong proficiency in 2D and 3D visualization tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, KeyShot, and similar software
• Outstanding visual, verbal, and presentation skills, able to clearly communicate complex CMF concepts and influence stakeholders
• Skilled at building and maintaining effective cross-functional relationships with design, engineering, manufacturing, and external partners
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and organized, with the ability to successfully manage multiple parallel projects in a fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong visual portfolio is mandatory for consideration
• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Austin, TX area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours, weekends and offsite when needed