Senior Manager, CMF Development

About us: Stanley 1913 - Built for Life since 1913.

TheStanley 1913brandhas fueledthe humanexperience since the iconic Stanleyvacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popularQuencherseries go beyond function elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles.Werea community of creators buildersand inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimizesour impact on the planet. Learn more at.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manager Color Material & Finish (CMF) Development to join the Stanley 1913 brand. This position reports to the Director of CMF Studio. The role includes leading as a player-coach and leading the entire CMF Development and Production Art process across Softgoods and Hardgoods categories.

This leader collaborates across departments including CMF Design Industrial Design & Innovation Product Management and Supply Chain to transform creative vision into scalable production-ready results. You will be accountable for operational excellence process optimization and team leadership ensuring CMF consistency innovation and quality throughout the product portfolio.

This is a hybrid role based in Seattle WA.

What Youll Do

CMF Development Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end CMF Development and Production Art execution across product categories ensuring alignment with brand standards creative intent and product strategy.
• Drive the translation of CMF Build intent into manufacturable solutions across Inline Express Lane Partnerships and Collaborations.
• Establish clear development plans sample strategies and quality standards to ensure product integrity and timely delivery.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with CMF Build Product Management Innovation and Supply Chain to enable seamless integration across the product lifecycle.
• Act as a central link among creative technical and operational groups guaranteeing clarity alignment and accountability.
• Maintain strong communication with vendors suppliers and factory partners throughout development.

Process Tools & Operational Excellence

• Own CMF Development workflows timelines and deliverablesdriving visibility efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support improvements to PLM systems digital color workflows and CMF toolsets.
• Ensure accurate BOM creation development tracking and documentation within PLM.

Sampling Quality & Risk Management

• Coordinate sample development reviews and approvalsproactively identifying risks and driving solutions.
• Establish feedback loops across Build Product and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and mitigate production risks.
• Lead sample organization archiving and seasonal tracking.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop a team of CMF Developers and Production Artists.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performance culture within the CMF Studio.
• Set clear priorities manage workloads and align the team to both near-term deliverables and long-term strategy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Drive training communication and adoption of CMF standards and guidelines.
• Support go-to-market calendar alignment and readiness of CMF deliverables.
• Travel to APAC for on-site development activities (approximately 2x annually).

Who You Are

Experience & Expertise

• 10 years of experience in CMF Development within global product development and manufacturing environments.
• 5 years of people leadership experience including team development and performance management.
• Expertise across both Hardgoods and Softgoods CMF Development.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional development programs from concept through production.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep knowledge of materials finishes decoration techniques and on-product artwork application.
• Strong proficiency in PLM systems and digital color management (including spectral data interpretation).
• Experience with sample planning BOM creation and factory communication.
• Familiarity with softgoods construction methods is a plus.

Ways of Working

• Strategic problem solver with a strong balance of creative technical and operational perspective.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects timelines and collaborators simultaneously.
• Skilled at problem-solving decision-making and navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across functions and levels.

Leadership & Approach

• Collaborative player-coach who leads by example while developing others.
• Customer-centered with a deep knowledge of brand product and supply chain elements.
• Comfortable operating in a test-and-learn environment with evolving systems and processes.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint).
• Outstanding color acuity (Farnsworth Munsell Hue Test required).
• Ability to travel as needed.

Application Instructions

Please include a link to an online portfolio representing recent relevant work.

LI-Hybrid

Stanley 1913 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley 1913 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please reach out to .

Stanley 1913 is a total rewards company which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley 1913 full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual addition we offer a variety of employee benefits personalized time off 14-Paid holidays dental vision 401(k) and much more.

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings

TheStanley 1913brandisowned byMorgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI) a privatelyheldenterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companiesincludingHAVI Supply Chaintmsand Continental. Morgan Street Holdings portfolioprovidesbest-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities brand-defining marketing and promotion services innovative consumer products and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employsover10000 peopleand serves 300 customers across the globe.

Morgan Street Holdings supportstheStanley 1913brandwith competitive pay and benefits along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.