SENIOR COLOUR DESIGNER

Location: London

Pay rate: £42.50/hr (equivalent to £86,190/annum)

Job type: Full time ongoing (minimum 12 months contract with possible extension)

Senior Colour Designer is responsible for providing modern and innovative colour and material design that both challenges traditional approaches whilst reflecting the requirements and expectations of the Company product planning brief. This role requires automotive industry experience, strong project management, team-working skills and excellent communication skills, to effectively lead specific colour projects for production vehicles and colour strategy research..

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Design - Projects

Research and develop visual concept proposals with the Nissan Global Colour Group, providing a unique and innovative perspective 
Initiate and develop design themes, retaining the integrity of the Design brief
Effectively utilise the latest Design tools to illustrate proposals
Able to research, develop and propose innovative materials or finishes with suppliers: increasing feasibility level of advanced materials and deliver them at target cost
Communicate design concepts and ideas effectively, whilst maintaining a high-level of visual presentation
Project Management

Engage in peer mentoring to maximize the creativity and efficiency of the design team

Independently lead specific colour projects from exploratory design through to final release
Attend and support project planning meetings to ensure understanding of the project direction is clear
Independently obtain and/or create timing plans and keep within the allowable cost targets of materials
Ensure effective communication with all Business partner / stakeholders on a regular basis
Maintain an overall involvement and understanding of the project needs
Skills and Attributes required:

Highly creative and innovative, with a proactive approach for self and others
An organised timely approach to working practices
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in an efficient manner.
Motivational and proactive approach to teamwork is essential
Leadership & Project management skills essential
Strong ability to constantly challenge and innovate self and others in colour and materials
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Required

Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent in Art & Design
Technical awareness of relevant material manufacturing processes
Experience of working within the automotive industry and awareness of the current industry trends
Driving licence would be appreciated
If you think that you have appropriate skills and experience to perform well at above role, please do not hesitate to apply