The Role
Leads external CMF design studios through automotive color, material, and finish development from research and concept creation to production. Guides CMF proposals, specification books, supplier master samples, sustainable material strategies, and visual quality standards. Coordinates engineering, purchasing, suppliers, quality teams, and global stakeholders to meet brand, manufacturing, cost, and program requirements. Uses design software and AI tools for research, trend analysis, visualization, and workflow optimization.
Summary Generated by Built In
VINFAST is a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market, VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving experience. Our team consists of passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.
To enable seamless collaboration
between Styling & cross-functional teams, guiding the vehicle development
process from early concept through to production. Ensures that the final
product maintains the original design vision while meeting all functional,
safety, and manufacturing requirements.
Main Duties
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Lead and manage external CMF design studios to deliver end-to-end CMF development aligned with brand identity, program targets, and engineering requirements, including:
- Direct CMF trend research, bench-marking, and concept development conducted by external partners.
- Review and guide CMF proposals to ensure alignment with brand identity and overall program intent.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of CMF specification books for engineering teams and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Manage suppliers in the development and approval of master samples for assigned programs.
- Ensure program timelines and deliverables are achieved in accordance with defined milestones.
- Collaborate with Design Quality and Supplier Quality teams to ensure consistent visual and material quality.
- Align with the internal CMF team on material strategy, innovation initiatives, and trend forecasting.
- Support additional CMF-related activities as required.
Requirements
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in CMF
- Automotive industry experience
- Excellent color acuity, demonstrated through Munsell certification or equivalent
- Knowledge of cost-driven design and hard and soft trim material processes
- Understanding of sustainable materials and their applications in mobility design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, VRED, and Microsoft Office
- Experience leveraging AI tools for CMF research, trend analysis, concept development, visualization, and workflow optimization
- Strong communication, organizational, and aesthetic skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt proactively
- Experience managing external design studios and global stakeholders
- Project management skills
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The Company
What We Do
VinFast is a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer focused on electric mobility. The company designs and produces smart electric vehicles, including cars, SUVs, e-buses and e-scooters, combining advanced technology with highly automated manufacturing. Its mission is to make sustainable transportation accessible worldwide and accelerate the transition to an all-electric future through innovative, environmentally friendly products, charging solutions, warranties, and customer services.
