Senior CMF Designer, Soft Goods - Shape Brand Color

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a Senior Designer, CMF - Soft Goods to lead color, material, and finish across multiple products. You will own CMF direction from concept through production, collaborating with industrial, UI/UX, and CMF design teams and with senior leadership to shape brand-defining design.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in CMF design for consumer electronics or products, expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot and SolidWorks, and a proven ability to mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• 5–8 years CMF design experience in consumer electronics or consumer products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating CMF leadership from concept to production.
• Experience leading CMF strategy from concept through production.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMF concept and strategy development.
• Own trend forecasting and research on color, material, and finish trends.
• Direct the creation of mood boards, color palettes, and material/finish samples.
• Lead supplier and manufacturer relationships for feasibility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Own end-to-end CMF specifications and documentation.
• Lead design reviews across multiple projects.
• Guide prototype and sample development to production sign-off.
• Mentor associate and junior CMF designers.
• Establish and maintain the CMF materials library and archive.
• Serve as SME on materials, color theory, and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

SolidWorks

CMF leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field

Job description

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a Senior Designer, CMF - Soft Goods to lead color, material, and finish across multiple products. You will own CMF direction from concept through production, collaborating with industrial, UI/UX, and CMF design teams and with senior leadership to shape brand-defining design.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in CMF design for consumer electronics or products, expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot and SolidWorks, and a proven ability to mentor junior