Jobbeschreibung
Pangea Made GmbH, a company of the Pangea Made Group, is one of the leading international suppliers in the automotive leather industry. With more than 100 years of experience in the production and finishing of leather, we count the major automotive manufacturers worldwide among our customers. With our proven concept of "handcrafted" leather technology, we offer leading manufacturers of high-end vehicles the opportunity to design leather interiors that meet the exquisite tastes and preferences of their customers.
In Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, we are looking for a
Design Team Manager Europe (m/w/d) in CMF (color, material, finish) design
You will work with a cross functional team, comprised of finishing engineers, sales & marketing, color technicians, process engineers and lab technicians to initiate & develop the highest quality leather products for our OEM customers.
- Work closely with color & trim designers from various OEM's
- Understanding customer requirements and expectations and translating them into new leather products
- Develop holistic leather design concepts regarding, color and enrichments. (perforation, embossing embroidery, quilting, printing, etc.)
- Translate concept ideas for enrichments into production ready design drawings
- Trend research and development of global design and trend presentations
- Manage day-to day employee related design activities
- Bachelor's degree in CMF design (color, material, finish), industrial design, graphic design, textile design or related field.
- At least 8-10 years of professional design experience preferably in the field of mobility design.
- 2-3 years demonstrated leadership skills leading cross functional teams as well as managing others within the design team.
- Entrepreneurial spirit to lead a cross-functional team of design, product development, sales and marketing to position Pangea for business success
- Strong research and design skills in materials and color integration, as well as the ability to identify color nuances and demonstrate color differences.
- Strong creativity in developing and promoting unique designs and good knowledge of consumer trends and material and color preferences.
- Fluency with MS Office, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as excellent presentation skills are essential.
- Experience and sensitivity to international work environments
- Well organized, self-managed, and motivated creative with a passion for design
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented approach to work
- Fluent communication skills in written and spoken German and English are essential
We offer you equal opportunities and development possibilities in an international environment. PANGEA employs people who contribute to the company´s growth and success through great commitment and high motivation.
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