Senior CMF Designer

OVERVIEW A Senior CMF (Color, Materials, and Finish) Designer is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the aesthetic elements in a product within the Stroller, ICS and Home Categories. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that color, material, texture, and finish choices align with both the brand and functional requirements each category of product.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStay up to date with industry trends, emerging materials, technologies, and novative thinking and ideation using such material as moodtrend boards, color palettes, and material prototypes for new designsWorking collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand CMF needs on a product-by-product basisProcurement of materials and fabrics samples through various sources to maintain a fresh and on-trend product lineCreating and maintaining specification packages for productsCommunication with outside design and engineering resources as Daily communications with overseas partnersReview of samples and communication of changes and improvementsOverseas travel to work with our suppliers and factories and potential domestic travel for conferences and trade shows10% of time annually may be devoted to travelIndependently manage multiple projectsQUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIESExcellent verbal and written communication skills Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign (other comparable software also acceptable)Excellent 2D fashion rendering skillsProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft WordIn-depth understanding of textiles and textilefashion trends as this makes up a large Percentage of this position Self-motivated to complete all tasks required of the job and high attention to detailStrong problem-solving skillsPassion showing an appreciation for strong aestheticsSome exposure to fashion design is a plusEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (or higher) in industrial design, or related field 6+ years' experience in CMF designThis position requires the employee to be in the office

Created: 2025-02-24