Sr. CMF/Color Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the CMF/color strategy for the Soft Cooler category, aligning with brand vision and consumer insights.
• Translate macro trends into actionable seasonal palettes and product-level color applications.
• Drive innovation in CMF design through exploration of new materials, finishes, and technologies.
• Balance creative direction with commercial impact to ensure optimal execution across product lines.
• Represent CMF in cross-category and core team meetings, influencing product strategy and development.
• Partner with Industrial Design, Product Management, Marketing, and Development to ensure cohesive execution.
• Champion the CMF design POV across the organization, advocating for design excellence and consumer relevance.
• Lead CMF design from concept through pre-production, ensuring feasibility and brand alignment.
• Create detailed digital renderings, line art, and visual tools to communicate color strategy.
• Own and maintain color BOMs, swatch libraries, and physical/digital presentation tools.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure color accuracy and manufacturability.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of YETI consumers, pursuits, and communities.
• Apply competitive and market analysis to inform CMF decisions that differentiate YETI in the marketplace.
• Utilize consumer research and trend forecasting to guide long-term CMF strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Color and Material Design, Industrial Design, Fashion/Textile Design, or related field, strongly preferred.
• Greater than 8 years of professional experience in CMF or Color Design, preferably in consumer goods or soft goods.
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic CMF thinking, trend translation, and product-level execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop); 3D rendering skills preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate a passing score on the Munsell Hue Color Test is required.
• Superior color acuity and understanding of color theory, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.