Senior Manager, CMF Design
Senior Manager, CMF Design
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About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
Senior Manager Color Material and Finish (CMF) Design
AtSharkNinja our purpose is to positively impact peoples lives every day in every home around the world. We work hard to provide our consumers with high quality and innovative products. We are passionate about our consumers experience and we are looking for great people with great ideas who can think outside the box and love pushing the boundary of what is possible and make an impact. Join us on our exciting journey and lets shape the future of our product experiences together.
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Manager of Color Material and Finish (CMF) Design to lead and grow our CMF function within the Industrial Design this leadership role you will shape and drive the strategic vision for CMF across our product portfolio ensuring a cohesive brand identity and exceptional user experience through thoughtful application of color material and finish. You will partner with senior leadership designers engineers and suppliers to translate brand and product goals into compelling CMF solutions that resonate with consumers and meet manufacturing realities.
The ideal candidate is an experienced design leader with deep expertise in CMF a strong aesthetic sensibility a future-forward mindset and a collaborative cross-functional approach to creative problem-solving.
The SharkNinja Design Team is a collective of Industrial Designers UI/UX Designers and CMF Designers working across all categories and product lines within the company.
Please provide a resume and portfolio highlighting relevant CMF leadership work and strategic contributions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the strategic development of CMF across all product categories ensuring alignment with brand identity user needs and business goals.
- Partner with design leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (product management engineering sourcing and marketing) to integrate CMF strategy into the broader product development process.
- Guide the creation of trend forecasts CMF narratives color palettes material libraries and finish strategies that inform concept development and final execution.
- Lead and mentor a team of CMF designers fostering a culture of creativity collaboration and continuous growth.
- Oversee the sourcing evaluation and selection of innovative materials and finishes in collaboration with supply chain and manufacturing partners.
- Review prototypes and pre-production samples to ensure accurate translation of CMF intent through to final production.
- Present and communicate CMF strategy and design intent to executive stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Build and maintain a global network of material vendors and finish partners staying abreast of technological advancements and sustainability opportunities.
- Establish standards and best practices for CMF documentation material specification and sampling archives.
- Champion design excellence and elevate the CMF discipline within the organization.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Design CMF Design or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of progressive experience in CMF design with at least 3 years of team leadership in consumer product design ideally within multiple categories of consumer electronics or lifestyle products.
- Expert-level knowledge of color theory materials finish processes and design for manufacturing.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite KeyShot SolidWorks and CMF-specific visualization tools.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate trends and translate them into brand-relevant design strategies.
- Polished visual presentations and articulate verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional teams.
- Deep experience working with suppliers and manufacturers to bring innovative CMF solutions to market.
- Strong leadership presence with demonstrated experience building and guiding high-performing design teams.
- Highly organized and process-driven with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship.
- Portfolio demonstrating visionary CMF leadership material innovation and strategic design impact required.
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Our Culture
At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more.We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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