Sr. CMF (Color, Material, Finishes) Designer

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Job Summary:

As a Senior CMF Designer at Polaris Design you will contribute to the conceptualization development and implementation of CMF for future Polaris Designs accessories and related products. You will be part of a team that creates and executes world-class products in terms of innovation performance and aesthetics.

You will be involved in various aspects of the CMF design process including trend research analysis mood and story creation material innovation and execution of final color materials and finishes for production.

Success in this role requires a demonstrated ability to create compelling and innovative solutions while collaborating with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation into production. You hold superior standards for quality and attention to detail have a strong sense for design excellence build strong relationships with other team members and are comfortable operating in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

What Youll Do:

Ideate visualize and develop design proposals for colors materials and finishes.

Focus on building patterns and textures both 2D and 3D for various application areas.

Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that show a future vision.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product marketing engineering and manufacturing to implement production of final CMF designs.

Support design execution of colors materials and finishes for both prototype and production vehicles.

Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to develop innovative designs and ensure design intent is upheld at production.

Assist in sourcing advancing and maintaining a comprehensive internal library of inspirational advanced and relevant materials and finishes.

Participate in color harmony reviews.

Assist in color development and material mastering of all commodities.

Create comprehensive CMF definition documents and CMF releases linked to design gateways and property plans.

What Youll Bring:

Submission of a portfolio work samples or website showing body of work.

Bachelors Degree in CMF Design Textile Design Fashion Design Transportation Design or Industrial Design.

5-7 years of CMF experience within the automotive or motorcycle OEM space.

Knowledge of the design process and methodology as well as the CMF development process.

General understanding of mass production manufacturing processes and materials.

Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships.

Exceptional visual communication and presentation skills.

Proficient use of digital tools Adobe Creative Suite.

Ability to deliver successful designs under tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout career.

The pay range for Minnesota is $95000 to $125000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography.

To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().