CMF Designer

The CMF Designer accomplishes Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) development across Softgoods and Hardgoods categories, translating creative direction, trend insights, and consumer input into compelling, production-ready solutions.

This role partners cross-functionally with CMF Build leadership, CMF Development, Product Development, Industrial Design, and Product Management to deliver high-quality CMF concepts from ideation through development handoff, ensuring consistency with Stanley 1913’s brand standards and product strategy.

This is a hybrid role based in our Seattle, WA offices (relocation not provided).

• Develop and complete CMF concepts (color, material, finish, artwork) across Softgoods and Hardgoods product categories.
• Complete trend, color, and print palettes into relevant builds that are brand-aligned product solutions.
• Deliver accurate build assets including color callouts, artwork, and material specifications.
• Partner with CMF Development, Production Art, Product Development, Product Management, and Industrial Design to integrate CMF into product workflows you help build.
• Support external partnerships through clear communication of CMF development intent.
• Build presentation materials, 2D and 3D renderings to communicate CMF concepts and design readiness.
• Support continued improvement and socialization of go-to-market calendars and CMF deliverables.
• Own assigned deliverables within timelines and product calendars.
• Maintain organization and accuracy across build files and iterations.
• Follow established CMF workflows, tools, and processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on sample reviews to ensure CMF build intent is maintained through development with timely feedback and effective results.
• Actively support PLM improvements and CMF-related operational initiatives.
• Positively represent the brand to external partners including key accounts, partners/affiliates, brands, etc.
• Foster inclusive engagement and development of all CMF Studio community.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional CMF Build, Graphic, Print, or Textile Build related experience.
• Hard-goods or soft-goods experience required, must have on-product build experience.
• Experience working on retail, wholesale, and/or brand partnerships.
• Experience with artwork application on product.
• Highly motivated and collaborative – taking ownership of projects and at the same time, being objective and adaptable to feedback.
• Strong working knowledge of materials, finishes, decoration methods, and on-product artwork application.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate competing priorities working on multiple projects, timelines, and collaborators simultaneously.
• Strong creative and aesthetic judgment grounded in brand-led product build.
• Strategic, consumer-focused building thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both visual and verbal.
• Highly collaborative, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Comfortable working through iterative, test-and-learn build processes.
• Flexible and adaptable due to the evolving needs of a growing brand.
• Must have consumer goods development experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with WGSN, Pantone Connect, and digital color platforms is advantageous.
• Experience with KeyShot and PLM Systems is an advantage.
• Ability to travel if required.
• Digital portfolio showcasing current relevant work.

Please provide a link to an online portfolio showcasing recent, relevant work.

Stanley 1913 products. From concept through craft, ensuring creative direction is modern, culturally relevant, and unmistakably iconic.

They will serve as a connector between Design and creative partners across the Stanley 1913 ecosystem, leading with consumer compassion, clarity of vision, and creative courage, reporting to the VP of Innovation and Design.

• Define and evolve Stanley 1913’s visual design language, ensuring consistency and excellence across product touchpoints.
• Own the creative vision for Softgoods and Hardgoods, partnering with Insights, Innovation, ID, CMF, and Design Leadership to identify trends and shape seasonal direction.
• Drive Global Product Creative Direction from concept through launch, ensuring alignment while maintaining a distinct design identity.
• Develop a cohesive seasonal color strategy across core, seasonal, and novelty collections.
• Collaborate with Express Lane and Partnerships teams to drive brand relevance and speed-to-market execution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design Leadership, Merchandising, Product Management, and Brand Creative to ensure alignment and impactful storytelling.
• Present creative work to senior leadership, clearly articulating vision, rationale, and business impact.
• Champion a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous design improvement.
• Balance critical thinking with hands-on creative leadership and execution.
• Stay current on trends in fashion, design, technology, culture, and sport through the lens of the Stanley 1913 consumer.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the color and concept design team.

• Strong understanding of the Stanley 1913 brand and competitive landscape.
• 10+ years of demonstrated ability leading concept, design, or product design direction.
• 5+ years as a people leader
• Proven ability to translate fashion, sport, and culture into compelling global creative direction.
• Experience developing brand-defining creative direction informed by trends, insights, and cultural influence across style and food culture.
• Ability to translate insights into seasonal design direction in partnership with Innovation, CMF, and Industrial Design teams.
• Hands-on creative leader with exceptional taste and a clear point of view, able to operate from concept through execution.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills, with confidence engaging executive leadership.
• Ability to analyze and apply trends in color, materials, and innovation.
• Excellent communicator with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Experienced mentor with a passion for developing talent and building impactful teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; AI experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in design, BFA, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.

Stanley 1913 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley 1913 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected]. 

Stanley 1913 is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley 1913, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.