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Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Calty Design Research, Inc. is part of Toyota’s global design network and contributes innovative design concepts for a diverse vehicle and mobility lineup. Calty’s primary goal is to research market trends and create innovative vehicle and mobility designs that reflect US tastes as well as other global markets. We participate in a variety of project activities, including experimental concepts, advanced, competition and production design for the Toyota and Lexus brands. These design solutions are often shared and developed in collaboration with other Toyota design, planning, engineering and manufacturing groups in Japan and the US. Our goal at Calty is to bring passion and creativity to every aspect of our design work. We invite you to explore career opportunities at Calty and a chance to be a part of our exciting journey.

We are currently seeking an experienced CMF professional for our Advanced Design Studio located in Newport Beach, California.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Researching, analyzing and presenting design trends to create future CMF strategy;

• Utilizing trend research and benchmarking to aid in design process;

• Creating CMF design proposals for advanced concept projects;

• Collaborating with automotive exterior, interior, and UX designers on incorporating innovative CMF design concepts to exterior and interior design proposals.

Ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s in Industrial, Transportation or Product Design, or a similar discipline;

• 5+ years of professional CMF design experience which includes material development;

• Automotive industry experience a plus, but not required;

• Excellent presentation, visual communication, and analytic skills;

• Demonstrated skills in time management, organization, planning, visualization, and working in a team-oriented environment required;

• Proficiency in Blender, VRED in addition to the usual MS Office suite and illustration/ rendering software;

• Candidate must possess excellent color acuity.

Portfolios with samples of CMF work are required for consideration. Portfolios too large to submit as an attachment can be emailed to [email protected]. Please reference "NB-Color-Sr" in the subject line.

The annual base rate for this position is $100,000-$150,000.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [email protected].

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