CMF Developer

As a Color, Material, and Finish Developer on the RL Industrial Design team, you bring extensive knowledge of industrial materials and finishes as well as a passion for sourcing and developing new materials, methods, and processes. You have a record of helping ship successful products in the Consumer Electronics, Wearable Technology, Fashion, or Eyewear industries and a demonstrated track record of working collaboratively with cross-discipline teams and manufacturing partners. Your insights, experience, and development efforts will help guide the unique style and distinctive look of our brand.

Responsibilities

• Support the industrial design team through implementation of material design specifications
• Establish and maintain quality standards and consistency across a portfolio of materials
• Interface with industry and manufacturing partners to research and develop proprietary material combinations and new production techniques
• Lead the resolution of design, prototyping, and manufacturing issues during the development phase
• Communicate and resolve manufacturing and prototyping challenges
• Manage and maintain CMF product specifications for products in development from concept to production
• Occasional domestic and international travel is a requirement for this position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Industrial Design from an accredited college or university, or relevant professional experience
• 10+ years experience working as a CMF Designer/Developer
• Ability to communicate design vision and concepts using traditional techniques to internal teams and Leadership
• Expert knowledge of plastic injection molding processes, metal fabrication techniques, resin development, coating technologies, plastics decoration processes, fabrics, and textiles
• Experience working directly with materials suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams to solve complex product problems at scale
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and digital visualization software

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About the Company

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

Pay

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.