Customer Ref: 36053118

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Lead Materiality Designer - £50/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (Hybrid potential) - 10 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Job Descrioption:
To be part of a world class design team delivering the client's new global strategy. A sustainability-rich reimagination of modern luxury, unique customer experiences, and positive societal impact. With an aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the supply chain, products and operations by 2039. This role has the lead responsibility for designing and developing sustainable and responsible colour and materials content within the materiality organisation for the client's house of brands for both core and special vehicles including bespoke. As a colour and materials lead designer you will create and realise innovative proof of concepts and material solutions for both interior and exterior applications from concept through to job 1 and beyond. This role will be focused on all aspects of the design journey from creation through to Realisation. Delivering more sustainable and responsible material initiatives and methods of make is key to the role.

Responsibilities:
- Research trends, consumer insights and competitor benchmarking to be aware of the current market and insights for next generation vehicles and help to create vehicle line material strategies for future implementation
- Research and develops new colours and materials, create mood Boards and create and realise material concepts
- Design, develop and implement colour and material design proposals for concept vehicles and design vision properties and assets - present ideas for direction and create multimedia presentations to communicate these
- Project management of vehicle & assets builds, and development related to colour and material design
- Support interior and exterior teams with property builds (including – developing material proposals, supporting business office to procure materials, collaborating with interior teams to define their callouts, being on location to support the builds)
- Co-ordinate and collaborate with external suppliers. Both automotive and non-automotive and grow the network for material innovation within the colour and materials team but also the wider business.
- Interprets project briefs assessing full requirements.
- Support on projects from concept to realisation and proceeds to repeat and improve this process.
- Translates material concepts from 2d to 3d product / support and management of the production of components to specification.
- Share best practice with the team and offer direction as appropriate, delegating for the manager as and when required.
- Identifying consistency issues and undertaking root cause Analysis to solve problems
- Develop and implement recommendations for the team
- Act as a source of expertise to others and contribute to discussions in own area.
- Lead on projects and key flagship programmes
- Mentor and coach others in design process and methods
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Key candidates must be able to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously. Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred
- Proven creative and presentation skills, including advanced use of adobe package software: photoshop, illustrator, indesign software and ability to use internet resources appropriately for research purposes.
- A good understanding of product, interior, the design industry in general and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement, colour vision and colour perception.
- Knowledge of materials, processes and suppliers with a high degree of competitor awareness
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate at all levels
- Capable of working with minimal supervision to meet objectives and implement design on their own.
- Passion for cmf technology & design evidenced by up to date in field literature, innovations & trends.
- Proven ability to plan and undertake projects to a strict deadline
- Proven ability to adjust to changing design, feasibility and cost requirements

Skills/Experience Required:
- Proficient in Adobe creative suite: photoshop or illustrator or indesign.
- Degree level qualification ba or equivalent. Textile, fashion, graphics, product, automotive design or similar.
- Experience as a designer with proven experience or examples in portfolio of colour and material design application.
Desirable:
- Experience working with luxury lifestyle brands.
- Proven ability to adjust to changing design, feasibility and cost requirements
- Proven ability to plan and undertake projects to a strict deadline
- A good understanding of automotive design and delivery processes.
- Additional software skills like vred, video editing software good to have yet not essential.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 36038283

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:



Senior Cabin Components Engineer - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
The purpose of this role is to design, develop, validate and introduce Cabin components into vehicle programmes. Cabin component commodities are pre-dominantly ‘Make to Print’ enabling full responsibility of the development process to be managed.

The role requires the individual to:
- Have a good understanding of the full product development life cycle.
- Manage the component delivery plan to quality, cost and time.
- Lead on the technical content and integrity of specific components and systems across specific programmes.

Skills:
- Previous experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues
- Understanding and experience in new product development life cycle
- Experience of problem-solving tools and techniques
- Understanding of Digital, CAD, CAE, etc tools to develop component system geometry
- Skilled in key software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Previous experience within automotive engineering discipline
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding or working knowledge of the Agile Process

Education:
- Degree qualified or minimum 3 years equivalent experience preferred

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 36017865

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Senior Engineer - Climate & Air Quality - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (Hybrid potential) - 10 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
This role is as a Lead Attribute level Owner for the Climate & Air Quality team. Working from a customer level requirements and target setting down to sub-system and component to deliver a truly modern luxury experience

Once the targets have been set for each vehicle line and the different use cases considered, work to a test process for assessment and validation that meets with Climate Attribute DV Requirements.

Work as the Climate Attribute Leader for a key vehicle line alongside T&D Engineers, Component and Program LE's plus multiple engineering areas across the business to deliver the ultimate Climate System experience and support issue resolution.

Skills:
Microsoft Office
Complex project management
Engineering Requirements management and authoring within an automotive environment
Engineering degree plus prior experience in air quality and thermal comfort systems for automotive vehicles
Previous project management experience in a complex or technical automotive engineering field.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
Hybrid potential and some travel requirements.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 35929913

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

CGI Lead Artist - £50/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire / Hybrid potential - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Division:
Design

Position Description:
A CGI Lead Artist thrives on crafting extraordinary visuals that captivate our customers. They inspire and guide a talented team of artists, fostering collaboration and creativity to bring imaginative concepts to life. With a focus on innovation and efficient workflows, they ensure projects are delivered beautifully, on schedule, and with excellence.

Skills Required:
- Strong experience in automotive CGI/Visualisation image creation
- Strong experience in automotive CGI/Visualisation animation
- Strong experience in automotive CGI/Visualisation realtime

Experience Required:
- Expert knowledge of Design processes in a Design studio environment and where Visualisation fits into this.
- Strong level of experience in the creation of Visual Stimulus (e.g. Computer Generated stills/animation, VR, real-time)
- Strong level of experience using relevant Design software (Autodesk Maya, VRED, Vray, Unreal, Adobe creation suite)
- Understanding of CG Render pipelines
- Strong understanding of Digital Material Creation and Translation processes
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong IT / Microsoft Office skills
- Strong Leadership skills

Experience Preferred:
- Working knowledge in game engine driven pipelines
- C++
- Previous hands-on pipeline creation experience
- Experience with Django/HTML/Java/CSS
- SQL DB experience
- Knowledge of our client's product portfolio
- Demonstrated will and ability to improve and optimize production workflows
- Relevant animation/rigging experience
- Colour theory concept understanding

Education Required:
- Expert in digital material creation using Substance Suite

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and in Inside IR35.
Portfolio required as part of the application process. Strong, focused communicator with proven track record of applying logic and analytical thinking. Able to deliver consistent quality in a highly demanding environment.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 36052374

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:



Human Factors Engineer - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 8 Months (Potential for yearly renewal)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Human Factors Researcher to join the Human Sciences team. The team is made up of Human factors researchers, psychologists and cognitive neuroscientists. This role exists to create human centred user experience design for future automotive products. This centres around the conception and design of user interface systems for the vehicle (including but not limited to, centre screen, voice, passenger entertainment and control screens, and any other appropriate interaction method). Taking on requirements for the general principles of operation, as well as the information requirements of the system being developed then proposing appropriate content design schemes for use in the next gen in-vehicle systems. Working within an automotive field requires consideration of the impact of in-vehicle systems on the driving task and hence designing systems that support a driver to carry out this task is the primary aim.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human factors, ergonomics, and user experience research. This role involves conducting research to understand user behaviours, needs, and interactions with products and systems, and applying this knowledge to improve design and usability.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct User Research: Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies, including user interviews, surveys, usability testing, literature reviews and field observations. Define key information requirements based upon requirements / task analysis
- Analyse Data: Interpret research data to identify patterns, insights, and opportunities for improving user experience.
- Collaborate with Design Teams: Work closely with designers, engineers, and product managers to integrate human factors principles into product development.
- Create Interactions: Creation of interface concepts that conform to client interaction guidelines and take a human centred approach.
- Evaluate Prototypes: Assess early-stage prototypes and provide actionable feedback to enhance usability and user satisfaction.
- Document Findings: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in human factors and ergonomics.



Skills:

- Bachelor's or Postgraduate Degree experience in Human Factors, Ergonomics, User Experience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in human factors research or a related role.
- Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in research methodologies, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Tools: Familiarity with research tools and software such as SPSS, R, NVivo, or similar.

Preferred skills:
- Work as part of an agile team developing user experiences for future automotive vehicles
- Plan sprints, gather requirements, understand concept options and develop into detailed proposals.
- Creation of concepts, review and refine with cross functional stakeholders and brand partners.
- Build into prototyping system to allow for testing.
- Work closely with user interface researchers to devise UX requirements for seamless, frictionless user journeys
- Have a strong knowledge and experience of developments in the area of human machine interfaces



Education:

- Bachelor's or Postgraduate Degree experience in Human Factors, Ergonomics, User Experience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.




Additional information:

This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.


The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.

Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.