About NIO Inc.
NIO Inc. is a pioneer and leader within the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO's mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle by offering high-performance smart electric vehicles and the ultimate user experience – building a community that shares joy and grows together.
NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies across autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains, and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service (BaaS), as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service (AdaaS).
NIO's product portfolio consists of the all-new ES8 (or the EL8), a smarter, safer and more sustainable, luxury six-seater electric SUV, the ES7 (or the EL7), a mid-large five-seater smart electric SUV, the ES6 (or the EL6), a five-seater all-round smart electric SUV, the EC7, a five-seater smart electric flagship coupe SUV, the EC6, a five-seater smart electric coupe SUV, the ET7, a smart electric flagship sedan, the ET5, a mid-size smart electric sedan, the ET5T, a smart electric tourer, and its smart electric executive flagship, the ET9.
For our
Design Team
in Shanghai, we are looking for a
CMF Design Manager
Responsibilities
- Be a hands-on contributor; lead by example by creating innovative and production-ready CMF solutions, from initial concept to final implementation.
- Drive the CMF design process for multiple projects, ensuring creative vision aligns with brand DNA, marketing strategies, and engineering feasibility.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire CMF Design Shanghai team, fostering a culture of creativity, excellence, and continuous development.
- Manage team resources, project allocation, and workflow to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all CMF deliverables.
- Work closely with the Munich CMF team and the CMF global head to ensure global design alignment and synergy across all programs.
Qualification
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Transportation Design, Textile Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in CMF design, with a significant portion within the automotive industry. Experience with premium or luxury brands is highly preferred.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in a leadership or management role, successfully leading a team of designers.
- An exceptional portfolio that demonstrates a strong mastery of color, material, and finish development, with a clear narrative from concept to production.
- Deep technical knowledge of automotive materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability practices.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
- A proactive, resilient, and collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This is more than a job — it's a chance to join a dynamic team shaping the mobility experiences of the future. Does this feel as exciting to you as it does to us? Submit your
CV and Portfolio (in English)
and be a part of NIO's future
As a global user-focused company, NIO has organized its operations worldwide. Depending on the position you apply for, it may be necessary to involve recruitment managers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as from other NIO group companies like NIO Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China, or NIO USA Inc. in Palo Alto, USA. If data is processed in countries outside the EEA, NIO uses standard contractual clauses published by the European Commission with appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that your personal data is handled according to European data protection standards.