Senior Color Material & Finish Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead global CMF strategy development, translating macro and micro trend insights into actionable brand-specific directions.
• Forecast global color, material, and finish trends across fashion, consumer, automotive, and cultural influences.
• Present trend and inspiration reports to senior leadership.
• Leverage market data and consumer insights to align CMF innovation with brand growth opportunities.
• Apply advanced CMF expertise across multiple product categories, from concept through production.
• Create mood boards, visual stories, and digital renderings (2D/3D, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, video applications, AI).
• Develop detailed CMF specification sheets for manufacturing partners and vendors.
• Maintain and expand Newell’s color standards library, including light box and lab validation.
• Champion new materials, coatings, and finishes that support brand differentiation.
• Partner with global suppliers to ensure color accuracy, durability, and scalability in mass production.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges around color, gloss, and finish quality during pilot and production stages.
• Present CMF strategies and concepts to internal stakeholders, influencing product and brand decisions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in CMF, Industrial Design, Textile, Fashion, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Experience: 4–7 years of CMF experience in consumer products, automotive, fashion, or related industries.
• Design Expertise: Proven track record of global CMF conceptualization and implementation across product categories.
• Visual Communication: Excellent presentation skills across digital, physical, and video formats; ability to influence and inspire.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Keyshot, video editing, and CMF visualization tools.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of color development, finishes, coatings, and vendor implementation across domestic and international supply chains.
• Sustainability Knowledge: Experience with eco-friendly materials and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Portfolio: Demonstrated CMF storytelling, conceptualization, and production execution.