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General Motors · 1 day ago

Global Color, Materials and Finishes (CMF) – Appearance Quality – Appearance Definition Lead

positionWarren, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

General Motors is seeking an Appearance Definition Lead within their Global Color, Materials & Finishes (CMF) and Appearance Quality team. This role is crucial for documenting and maintaining the visual identity of vehicles, ensuring that color and material attributes align with design intent and brand strategy while collaborating with various teams to enhance customer experience.

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Responsibilities

Create, manage, and maintain CTDAR (Color & Trim Design Appearance Requirements) documents for assigned programs
Coordinate milestone releases and updates to support program changes and GVDP deliverables
Lead appearance definition meetings and gate reviews, including virtual assessments
Collaborate with global design studios and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment to appearance direction
Proactively identify and resolve disconnects related to appearance requirements promptly
Support development processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for CMF and Appearance Quality

Qualification

Automotive design experienceColorAppearance attributesExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyGVDP familiarityPhotoshop experienceProject management skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving approach

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Business, or Communications (or equivalent experience)
Automotive industry experience in design or engineering for interiors/exteriors
Experience in color, grain, gloss, and overall appearance attributes
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to create and deliver presentations
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to lead meetings and collaborate effectively across global teams
Demonstrate an elevated level of interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills

Preferred

Familiarity with GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process)
Knowledge of purchasing systems (eSOR, DCR/XCR/PCCR, PPC)
Experience with Photoshop and advanced visualization tools
Understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on appearance
Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
dateFounded in 1908
location
Detroit, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gm.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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