GM China
Automotive
CMFDesignIntern
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“CMF Design Intern at GM China. Skills: CMF Design, Trend research, Concept development. Research trends. Create mood boards”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in industrial design, Degree in product design, Degree in transportation design, Degree in materials/textiles, Degree in visual design, Understanding of color, materials, and surface processes, Understanding of how CMF supports brand strategy, Understanding of how CMF supports user experience, Visual communication skills, Trend research synthesis, Layout skills, Storytelling skills, Rendering/collage skills, Image editing skills, Ability to take concepts from ideation to execution, Good communication skills, Good collaboration skills, Good presentation skills
Nice to Have
Basic process understanding, Basic manufacturability understanding, Chinese language proficiency, English language proficiency
What You'll Do.
Create color and trim proposals
Support development of CMF concepts
Support material selection
Support texture definition
Support gloss definition
Support sample management
Support color chip management
Collaborate with design partners
Collaborate with engineering partners
Collaborate with supplier partners
Collaborate with process partners
Support sample reviews
Support design reviews
Support presentations
Support project execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
CMF designers; Exterior designers; Interior designers; CAS; Modeling; Engineering partners
Communication Scope
Visual communication; Storytelling; Presentations
Full Job Description
**Job Description** **Work Arrangement** _This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Advanced Technical Center full time._ **The Role** GM China is looking for a **CMF Design Intern**. In this role, you will contribute to trend research, CMF concept building, proposal development, and strong visual communication. You will also help move CMF concepts from early mood boards into samples/prototypes and review-ready deliverables. You will work closely with CMF designers, exterior/interior designers, CAS, modeling, and engineering partners across the studio. **What you’ll do** * Research automotive, product, and lifestyle **color/material/finish trends** to provide insights and strategic support for CMF direction. * Create **mood boards, trend boards, CMF stories, and color & trim proposals**, with clear concept narratives and compelling visual presentation. * Support the development of CMF concepts into **material selection, texture/gloss definition, and sample/color chip management** , enabling iteration and refinement. * Collaborate with design, engineering, and supplier/process partners to support **sample reviews, design reviews, presentations, and day-to-day project execution**. * Work alongside experienced CMF and design professionals in a global automotive OEM environment, following high-standard design processes and deliverables. **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** * Student currently pursuing a degree in **industrial design, product design, transportation design, materials/textiles, visual design** , or related fields. * Strong sensitivity and understanding of **color, materials, and surface processes** (e.g., paint/coatings, plating, texture, soft-touch, textiles/leather), and how CMF supports **brand strategy and user experience**. * Strong **visual communication skills** , including trend research synthesis, layout, storytelling, rendering/collage, and image editing. * Ability to take c
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