Senior Color, Material and Finish (CMF) Designer

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja were building an AI-native culture. Were not waiting for the future; were creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly adopt new tools and continuously raise whats possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasnt been invented yet youll fit right in.

Ninja Design Team SharkNinja

SharkNinja designs products that make everyday life better and color material and finish (CMF) is where that promise becomes tangible. Were looking for a Senior CMF Designer to lead CMF strategy across multiple product categories shaping how our products look feel and communicate quality in every home they enter.

Youll own CMF workstreams end-to-end from trend research through supplier sourcing to final production sign-off and act as a strategic partner to Industrial Design Engineering and Marketing. Youll also mentor other designers on the team helping raise the craft bar across the group.

This is a high-autonomy role for someone who thinks like both an artist and an engineer: fluent in trend forecasting and materials science comfortable defending a point of view in a room full of stakeholders and just as comfortable in a supplier factory evaluating tooling and finish quality firsthand.

• Set CMF direction. Lead CMF strategy for assigned product categories translating brand vision and consumer insight into color material and finish decisions that differentiate our products on shelf and in hand.
• Drive concepts from idea to production. Take CMF concepts independently from early trend research through final implementation owning the creative point of view at every stage.
• Research and forecast. Track emerging color material and finish trends and turn them into clear seasonal narratives that inform the broader design teams direction.
• Build the story. Develop mood boards color palettes and material libraries that make CMF intent immediately clear to design engineering marketing and senior leadership.
• Own supplier relationships. Lead sourcing conversations directly with suppliers and manufacturers evaluating materials and finishes for aesthetics feasibility durability and cost.
• Document with precision. Produce CMF specifications and briefs detailed enough that production teams can execute your intent faithfully with minimal back-and-forth.
• Champion quality in design reviews. Bring substantive well-reasoned CMF feedback to reviews and advocate for design integrity with confidence.
• Validate through prototyping. Guide prototypes and samples through iterative rounds until they meet the bar for final approval.
• Maintain the library. Keep CMF sample archives and material references organized and current as a resource for the wider team.
• Mentor. Share your expertise with junior CMF designers and help build a culture of craft and continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design CMF Design or a related field.
• 57 years of CMF design experience with a portfolio spanning consumer electronics lifestyle products or similar categories.
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite KeyShot and SolidWorks.
• Deep independently applied knowledge of color theory trend forecasting materials innovation and manufacturing processes.
• A track record of working directly with suppliers and manufacturers to bring new CMF solutions to market.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills you can synthesize trend and brand strategy into a compelling original design direction.
• A sharp eye for detail and an uncompromising standard for craftsmanship.
• Confident presentation skills; you can explain and defend your design rationale to cross-functional and senior audiences.
• Comfort managing multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring junior designers is a plus.

Portfolio required showcasing CMF leadership material innovation and full concept-to-production process.

SharkNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.