Head of CMF (Colour, Materials and Finishes)

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The role

Duties/Responsibilities

Define Norton's CMF Vision

• Develop and lead Norton's long-term CMF strategy

• Create the principles that guide colour, material and finish decisions across the portfolio

• Build a distinctive luxury design language that reflects Norton's evolving brand identity

• Ensure every motorcycle feels unmistakably Norton while allowing individual products their own character

Lead and Build the CMF Function

• Establish and grow Norton's CMF capability

• Create CMF processes, standards, material libraries and best practices

• Lead, mentor and develop CMF talent across multiple locations and cultures

• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and manufacturing partners

• Represent CMF within the wider Design Leadership Team

Shape the Future of Luxury Motorcycling

• Identify emerging material innovations, finishes, technologies and manufacturing techniques

• Draw inspiration from luxury automotive, fashion, architecture, consumer technology, aviation and beyond

• Introduce unexpected ideas that redefine customer expectations

Create Emotional Product Experiences

• Use colour, texture, materiality and detail to tell compelling stories

• Create products that resonate emotionally with customers

• Ensure CMF becomes a key differentiator of the Norton ownership experience

Champion Craftsmanship and Quality

• Drive exceptional attention to detail throughout the design process

• Work closely with engineering and suppliers to deliver premium execution

• Protect design intent from concept through to production

• Ensure craftsmanship is evident in every visual and tactile interaction

Drive Material Innovation

• Identify sustainable, innovative materials that enhance both performance and perception

• Balance innovation with authenticity and luxury

• Explore new opportunities to elevate the customer experience through materiality
  

Personal Specification

We're deliberately looking beyond traditional motorcycle experience. You may come from luxury automotive, premium transportation, consumer technology, fashion, furniture, architecture, lifestyle products, or another industry where colour, materials and finishes are fundamental to brand perception and customer experience.

You understand that true luxury is communicated through restraint, precision and obsessive attention to detail. You naturally notice what others miss and recognise that every surface, material and tactile interaction tells a story. Most importantly, you're able to translate brand strategy into products that create emotional connections and lasting impressions.

You will bring:

• An outstanding portfolio demonstrating world-class CMF thinking and execution

• Experience creating premium or luxury products where materiality is central to brand value

• Deep understanding of colours, materials, finishes and manufacturing processes

• Strong aesthetic judgement and a highly refined creative vision

• Expert knowledge of colour theory and material behaviour

• The ability to translate brand strategy into a distinctive and recognisable design language

• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams

• Strong supplier management and collaboration skills

• Curiosity for emerging trends, technology, culture and innovation

• Confidence presenting creative vision and concepts to senior leadership