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About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions, BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
About the role
BYD Milan Design Studio is seeking Senior/Chief Automotive CMF Designers to integrate Italian and European premium CMF aesthetics into BYD's global automotive design. As the core link between styling design and mass production, you will create unique CMF solutions and build BYD's exclusive CMF design DNA.
General Requirements (All Levels):
Fluent in English (written and spoken);
Bachelor's or higher degree in Industrial/Material/Textile/Fashion Design;
Mandatory professional CMF design portfolio; Sensitivity to luxury & CMF trends;
Ability to work in a multicultural international team.
Level-specific Focus & Responsibilities:
Junior
- Core Focus：Creative CMF exploration + design support
- Skills：Good aesthetic taste & color/material/texture sense; Basic understanding of automotive material application and production processes
- Responsibilities：Complete CMF research/design tasks under senior guidance; Organize and manage European material & craft resource libraries
Senior
- Core Focus：Independent CMF project delivery + European resource integration
- Skills：Proven CMF experience (automotive/luxury/fashion); Strong premium CMF trend judgment; Ability to deliver production-ready CMF schemes
- Responsibilities：Independently develop premium CMF color palettes & material solutions; Explore sustainable materials/craft applications; Lead European CMF material resource integration; Coordinate with global suppliers for material availability
Chief
- Core Focus：Team building & management + global CMF strategy & supply chain coordination
- Skills：Extensive CMF leadership experience (top automotive/luxury brands, European experience preferred); Deep insight into European materials/crafts; Strong strategic innovation & cross-cultural management capabilities
- Responsibilities：Lead the studio’s CMF strategy and innovation roadmap; Build & manage an international CMF team and nurture talents; Establish BYD’s global premium CMF DNA; Liaise with global design/engineering/supplier teams to drive CMF design realization
If you align with our mission and have the skills we need, apply to be our Automotive CMF Designer in Milan today. Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future!
Please send a copy of your design portfolio to tao.xinlong@byd.com.
Location: Milan, Italy
Type of Employment: Full-time
