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Garmin · 12 hours ago

CMF Designer Intern

Portland, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Garmin is seeking a full-time CMF Designer Intern in their Portland, OR location. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to develop and implement color, material, and finish plans for consumer products.

Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronics

Responsibilities

Learn to work collaboratively/professionally in a team environment with other engineering (Mechanical & Electrical Engineers) and product managers to achieve goals and produce superior solutions on design projects

Learn to develop and implement CMF strategies for a wide array of consumer products

Learn to manage/analyze trends in fashion, lifestyle, and colors for relevant market segments

Learn to identify the need for new or refreshed color palettes and develop them

Work with a team of prototype specialists to create color and material targets

Learn to create renderings to present CMF options to the team

Learn to present and communicate CMF strategy to design teams, product managers, sales managers, and key segment members

Learn to establish/maintain a color and material library as a resource for the Consumer Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering teams

Collaborate with designers, material engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers on CMF strategies and goals

Qualification

CMF strategiesAdobe Creative SuiteCorelDRAW Graphics SuiteFigmaKeyshotMaterials knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam-orientedPositive attitude

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field

Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge

Must demonstrate knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to use tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Figma, Microsoft Office and Keyshot

Demonstrates proficient knowledge of a wide variety of materials and manufacturing methods including, but not limited to: plastic, silicone, metals, coatings, and more

Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated proficient presentation skills

Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work respectfully with others