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Ch.48 Unwrapping CMF Design on Why is CMF Recruiting So Difficult?
Ch.48 拆招CMF設計談為什麼招聘CMF這麼難？

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While it can be difficult to land a career specifically in CMF Design, recruiting and finding the perfect CMF candidate can be equally challenging. _{(中文請見下方)}

Why is that?

CMF is a specialized field with a limited talent pool, yet its scope of responsibilities range widely. From trend forecasting, color strategy, material innovations, and manufacturing processes to execution for mass production, these roles are not enough to cover the entire spectrum of CMF Design!

Each company may have unique needs for their CMF team. If a recruiter is not well-informed of these specific needs or the varied responsibilities within CMF Design, it can easily become a lengthy process of wandering around unsuitable candidates.

Most CMF roles require designers capable of leading projects and specifying colors and materials for products. Sometimes, CMF Designers may need to collaborate with Event Planning and Retail teams, requiring strong skills in presentable aesthetics and marketing strategy. And other roles may require experts in manufacturing processes who can go onsite to trouble-shoot production issues.

Material-focused CMF roles may demand expertise in specific materials or broad cross-material knowledge. With the growing emphasis on sustainability, more CMF roles now seek experts in sustainable practices.

For recruiters and hiring managers, there are only so many CMF Designers out there, let’s get prepared for a smoother process in finding the right talent. If this is your first time hiring CMF Designers, here are some questions to consider. 
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▹ Within all the CMF skill set that you dream this person to have, what is the top priority?

▹ Putting long-term vision aside, what are your most urgent CMF challenges to resolve?

▹ Is this the first CMF Designer in the company? Is there anyone to mentor this person on CMF roles and responsibility?

▹ Is there a standard procedure for CMF at the company, or requiring someone to set the grounding work?

▹ Visa requirements? Language requirements? Relocation sponsorship? Don’t forget these hard requirements beyond experience and skill sets!

Lastly, designers, remember that rejections are often due to a company’s specific needs for the role, and doesn’t mean we are no better than the other candidates. Don’t take it personally if you’re not accepted for a CMF position. There will be one that is suitable for you! ✨
➡️ Come join the CMF Talent Pool if you haven’t!

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想要進入CMF設計領域並非易事，但招聘完美的CMF候選人一樣不簡單，這是為甚麼呢？

CMF身為專精的職業領域，人才資源有限，偏偏其職責範圍卻很廣泛。從趨勢預測、色彩策略、材料創新、量產的製造工藝…這些都還不足以涵蓋CMF設計的全部範疇！

每家公司對CMF人才的需求各不相同，如果HR或獵頭未被告知具體的需求，或者不了解各種CMF職責的差異，很容易就會在不合適的候選人中徘徊，白白浪費不必要的時間。

多數CMF職位都需要設計師具備負責專案CMF的能力，並能為每個產品指定色彩和材質。有些時候，CMF設計師需要與展會和門市通路等團隊合作，便會需要極高的審美與行銷策略能力。而有些CMF崗位需要精通製造過程的專家，並能親至現場跟進量產，並解決各種疑難雜症。

有些CMF職位可能需要專精於某一特定材料和工藝，而另一些則可能需要跨材料的知識。隨著對永續議題重視程度的增加，近年來出現許多CMF職位招聘具備永續設計經驗的專家。

對於獵頭和用人主管來說，符合預期的CMF候選者人數有限，讓我們一起做好準備以求招聘順利吧！如果這是您第一次為團隊招聘CMF設計師，這裡有一些需要考慮的細節。
➡️ 還有PDF版本的CMF招聘指南，歡迎招聘及用人主管Email來信索取！

▹ 大家都希望設計師五項全能，但以現實層面來說，您對這位人才預期的首要CMF技能是什麼？

▹ 先暫時撇開長遠規劃不談，目前團隊最急需解決的CMF挑戰是什麼？

▹ 這是團隊的第一位CMF設計師嗎？是否有CMF前輩能帶領這個人？

▹ 公司是否已有現成的CMF標準流程和規範？還是需要這位設計師來架構？

▹ 簽證？語言？是否提供跨國或跨城市的搬遷補助？除了年資和技能等能力背景，也千萬別忘了這些同樣重要的硬性要求！

最後的最後，想跟設計師們說句心裡話：被拒絕往往是因為該公司對CMF的崗位有非常具體的需求，時而需要技術型人才、時而需要創意型人才，不代表我們的能力不如其他候選人。如果不幸沒有收到CMF職位的offer，千萬不要往心裡放，一定會遇到心儀的職位！✨
➡️一起來加入 CMF Talent Pool 吧！