Industrial Design Product Specialist – Color, Material, Finish Focus

Jasper, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Marketing

Job Summary

The Industrial Design Product Specialist CMF Focus plays a critical role in shaping the visual and tactile experience of MasterBrand products through strategic development of color material and finish. This role supports new product innovation and the product development funnel translating design intent into technical specifications and vendor partnerships. The specialist will lead CMF initiatives that align with brand identity market trends and manufacturing capabilities while also contributing to usability studies aesthetic analysis and merchandising design.

This role requires onsite presence at the Jasper Indiana location operating on a hybrid working schedule. Relocation assistance may be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead CMF design projects ensuring alignment with brand strategy and manufacturing feasibility.
Develop and maintain finish palettes material specifications and color standards across product lines.
Collaborate with suppliers to source and refine materials that meet aesthetic cost and performance goals.
Translate trend insights into actionable CMF strategies for product development and innovation.
Create compelling visual presentations including mood boards finish samples and prototype mockups.
Manage CMF documentation and governance processes to ensure consistency and quality across the portfolio.
Support ergonomic and usability studies with a focus on material interaction and user experience.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering sourcing and marketing to ensure CMF integration throughout the product lifecycle.
Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging CMF technologies.
Travel up to 20% for vendor visits trade shows and industry events.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Industrial Design Interior Design Engineering or related field.
2 years of experience in CMF or design-related roles.
Proficiency in Autodesk tools Adobe Creative Suite and kitchen design software (e.g. 20/20 Design).
Strong understanding of design thinking CMF strategy and presentation layout.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for training trade shows industry events etc.

Additional Information :

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status military status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment please contact us at .

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

This role requires onsite presence at the Jasper Indiana location operating on a hybrid working schedule. Relocation assistance may be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead CMF design projects ensuring alignment with brand strategy and manufacturing feasibility.
Develop and maintain finish palettes material specifications and color standards across product lines.
Collaborate with suppliers to source and refine materials that meet aesthetic cost and performance goals.
Translate trend insights into actionable CMF strategies for product development and innovation.
Create compelling visual presentations including mood boards finish samples and prototype mockups.
Manage CMF documentation and governance processes to ensure consistency and quality across the portfolio.
Support ergonomic and usability studies with a focus on material interaction and user experience.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering sourcing and marketing to ensure CMF integration throughout the product lifecycle.
Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging CMF technologies.
Travel up to 20% for vendor visits trade shows and industry events.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Industrial Design Interior Design Engineering or related field.
2 years of experience in CMF or design-related roles.
Proficiency in Autodesk tools Adobe Creative Suite and kitchen design software (e.g. 20/20 Design).
Strong understanding of design thinking CMF strategy and presentation layout.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for training trade shows industry events etc.

Additional Information :

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodations

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Inventory Control
Data Entry
Forklift
Computer Operation
SAP Warehouse Management
Supply Chain Experience
Warehouse Experience
Warehouse Distribution Experience
ERP Systems
Materials Management
Logistics
MRP

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MasterBrand Cabinets LLC

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