CMF Designer

SharkNinja

  • Needham, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.JOB TITLE: Associate CMF Designer (household products)JOB LOCATION: Needham, MA; Onsite; FulltimeJOB CODE:At SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. We work hard to provide our consumers with high quality and innovative products. We are passionate about our consumer's experience, and we are looking for great people with great ideas who can think outside the box and love pushing the boundary of what is possible and make an impact. Join us on our exciting journey and let's shape the future of our product experiences together.OVERVIEW:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer to join our dynamic and growing Industrial design team. In this role, you will work closely with senior designers and cross-functional teams to develop and execute color, material, and finish strategies for our products. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a keen eye for color and texture, as well as a strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.You will contribute to all stages of the design process, from concept development to CMF strategy and product implementation for production, ensuring that our products elevate the user experience and drive consumer satisfaction.Ninja Design Team is a team of Industrial Designers, UI/UX and CMF Designers working on products across the brand and categories.Please provide a copy of your resume and portfolio.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with design team and cross-functional team members to develop CMF concepts that align with our product design goals and brand identity.
  • Conduct research on emerging trends in color, material, and finish design to inform design decisions.
  • Create mood boards, color palettes, material samples, and finish samples to communicate design concepts to stakeholders.
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to source and evaluate materials and finishes for feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
  • Generate detailed specifications and documentation for CMF selections to ensure accurate implementation during production.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on CMF-related aspects of product designs.
  • Support the development of prototypes and samples to validate CMF concepts and make refinements as needed.
  • Maintain organized records of CMF samples, materials, and finishes for reference and future projects.
  • Stay up-to-date on advancements in materials, color theory, and manufacturing technologies relevant to CMF design.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or related discipline
  • 1-3 years of experience in color, material, and finish design, preferably in consumer electronics
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, and SolidWorks
  • Strong understanding of color theory, trend forecasts, and manufacturing processes
  • Strong analytical thinking that leads to creative solutions and innovative ideas
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of aesthetics and craftsmanship
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale effectively
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Portfolio showcasing relevant CMF design work and process documentation required
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
  • Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
  • Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
  • Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
  • Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
  • Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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