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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging materials, technologies, and finishes.
Innovative thinking and ideation using such material as mood/trend boards, color palettes, and material prototypes for new designs
Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand CMF needs on a product-by-product basis
Procurement of materials and fabrics samples through various sources to maintain a fresh and on-trend product line
Creating and maintaining specification packages for products
Communication with outside design and engineering resources as
Daily communications with overseas partners
Review of samples and communication of changes and improvements
Overseas travel to work with our suppliers and factories and potential domestic travel for conferences and trade shows
10% of time annually may be devoted to travel
Independently manage multiple projects
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Excellent 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 skills
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
In-depth understanding of textiles and textile/fashion 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 detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Passion showing an appreciation for strong aesthetics
Some exposure to fashion design is a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in industrial design, or related field
6+ years' experience in CMF design
This position requires the employee to be in the office