CMF Manager

Who we are:

AVATR is about bringing people together, connecting ideas and cultures: we believe people from different backgrounds working together in a multidisciplinary atmosphere inspire each other to create a design composition that in the long run radiates its richness from the inside out.

AVATR, inspired by ‘avatar’, aims to enable each user to create another self in an intelligent parallel world, becoming “your most emotional intelligent companion”. Our technology focuses on emotional intelligence and stands for casual luxury with forward-looking design and warm technology. Through a holistic approach the brand looks at the big picture and by understanding users’ lifestyle and desires to enable them to pursue what they love.

As an explorer in the new track of smart electric vehicles (SEV), AVATR is committed to building an international high-end SEV brand.

More about AVATR:

What it’s like to work with us:

“Our Design Center is a vivid platform, where people from all over the world will find a stage to unleash their talents! It is a place where ideas and innovative minds meet. A bold and lively discourse of different views and multidimensional design thinking are always welcome here. Authenticity and originality based on our unique design philosophy generate remarkable designs. The AVATR Design Center feels like a small creative family with the vision to find solutions towards future high-end with a humanized spirit”.

-Nader Faghihzadeh, Chief Design Officer at AVATR

Currently, we are looking for a seasoned manager for our CMF design team. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. The role is assigned to a design project from the initial research and concept phase through production and showcars. He/she contributes to the project development and strategy and provide hands on creative output. Over 5-year experience in production car project is preferred.

What you do:

• Support the Department Director in leading the CMF team, ensuring high-quality output across concept and production programs.
• Manage day-to-day design activities, coordinating resources, setting priorities, and supporting project planning to meet program timelines and objectives.
• Guide and mentor designers to elevate creativity, design quality, and professional growth within the team.
• Collaborate with the Director to define and uphold a strong, future-forward CMF vision that aligns with brand and product strategy.
• Facilitate design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure consistency in form language, proportions, and brand identity across all projects.
• Interface cross-functionally with engineering, product planning, program management, and other disciplines to ensure design feasibility and program alignment.
• Represent the CMF function in cross-functional meetings and communicate design intent clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders.
• Stay current on design trends, technology, and market influences, and help translate them into compelling CMF directions.

What you will bring:

• Solid professional experience in automotive CMF design, with a strong portfolio of both concept and production vehicle programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage design teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Conceptual thinking – creative and strategic
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource management

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.
• Annual Leave: 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being.
• Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth.
• Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card.
• Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen.
• Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year.
• Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive environment where every voice is valued.

Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!