CMF Studio Lead - Color, Materials & Finish

Stanley-1913; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stanley 1913 is seeking a Color, Material and Finish Development Manager to lead CMF Development and Production Art across softgoods and hardgoods. You will mentor the CMF team, align with Design, Product Management and Supply Chain, and ensure brand consistency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive CMF expertise, strong leadership, and experience with PLM systems. Occasional APAC travel is expected, and the company highlights a comprehensive rewards package with bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in CMF development with global manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
• Hardgoods and Softgoods CMF development experience.
• Proven leadership of complex CMF programs in cross-functional settings.
• Strong knowledge of color, materials, finishes, and on-product artwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMF Development & Production Art for softgoods and hardgoods.
• Translate CMF design intent across channels with CMF Design and Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with CMF Innovation, Design, PM and SC to align CMF work via PLM.
• Address CMF development challenges with manufacturing; communicate risks.
• Manage CMF workflows, timelines, and results with transparency and efficiency.
• Drive CMF standardization and commercialization across the CMF calendar.
• Advance digital color systems and tools in daily workflow.
• Improve PLM systems, workflows, docs, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with NPI to report CMF status and progress via PLM.
• Lead sample reviews and ensure accessible samples for seasonal archives.

Skills

CMF Development leadership

People management

Color management

Cross-functional collaboration

PLM systems

Hardgoods / Softgoods CMF

Brand strategy

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stanley 1913 is seeking a Color, Material and Finish Development Manager to lead CMF Development and Production Art across softgoods and hardgoods. You will mentor the CMF team, align with Design, Product Management and Supply Chain, and ensure brand consistency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive CMF expertise, strong leadership, and experience with PLM systems. Occasional APAC travel is expected, and the company highlights a comprehensive rewards package with bonus