CMF/Sr. Graphic Designer

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Pay: $75,000 - $80,000

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Seattle, WA / Hybrid

Full Job Description

Position Overview

Lifetime Brands is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Senior CMF (Color, Material, Finish) Designer to join our innovative Product Development team. The Senior CMF Designer will be responsible for defining and executing the aesthetic vision for private label clients, primarily in the drinkware category. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Design, Engineering, and Marketing to develop compelling CMF strategies that resonate with diverse global client needs and target markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CMF design, illustration, trend research, and experience working with a variety of materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes.

Hierarchy

• Reports to VP Industrial Design Director

Conceptual

• Works with the VP Industrial Design Director, CMF Designers, Industrial Designers, and Marketing teams on multiple projects/brands.
• Responsible for translating seasonal direction into art concepts for private label.
• Works closely with the VP Industrial Design Director and CMF Designers to create original print, pattern, and color concepts based on given direction.
• Illustration skills that reflect current fashion and consumer trends.
• Ability to color correct digital artwork and make color correction comments to production samples.
• Knowledge of trend analysis and how findings relate to product and brand development.

Tactical

Product

• Creates production files and die-lines for approved concepts.
• Ability to translate brand guidelines and develop concepts throughout all projects while ensuring brand guidelines are adhered to.
• Assists with technical packs per product that specify color, finish, and surface details.
• High attention to detail regarding color and finish specifications for multiple products per launch.
• Aid in the creation of packaging die lines is a plus, but not required.
• Rates highly on the Munsell color test.
• Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop. Keyshot is a plus.

Presentation

• Works with VP Industrial Design Director and CMF Designers to research and prepare trend assets for customer-facing presentations.
• Applies knowledge of materials and finishes on existing and new products to highlight appropriately on graphic presentations.
• Interprets customer-provided design guides and applies to products for presentations.
• Researches trends and provides substance and data behind new ideas and concepts.
• Assists marketing team with preparing assets for customer-facing presentations.
• Highly skilled in layout and visual organization.
• Presentation layout design skills are a plus, but not required.

Strategic

General

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
• Strong familiarity with and passion for material trends and culture.
• Works closely with VP Industrial Design Director and CMF Designers in design trend and market research to recognize opportunities for new CMF concepts.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Self-starter and works well in a team environment.
• Flexible with changes in direction.
• Collaborative with strong ability to contribute ideas on all projects.

Cross-Functional

• Contributes to other areas (Chef'n, Rabbit, LAB, PlanetBox, customer-specific, etc.) as needed.
• Works with other teams to contribute in the best possible manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Textiles, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CMF design, preferably in consumer products, drinkware, or housewares industries.
• Proven experience in developing CMF strategies and guiding projects from concept to production.
• Strong portfolio/website showcasing expertise in color, material, and finish design, including examples of successful product launches.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material properties, including plastics, glass, metal, ceramics, and sustainable materials is a plus.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, and other 3D modeling/rendering tools is a plus.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex CMF concepts to both internal teams and external clients.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with private label clients.
• Knowledge of sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
• Familiarity with global color trends and forecasting.

Benefits

Lifetime Brands offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Eligibility in the Company's 401K plan, after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (vacation/sick) - accrual of 15 days per calendar year for non-warehouse positions; accrual of 10 days per calendar year for hourly based warehouse positions
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Product Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Opportunities - 4 hours of paid optional volunteer time (annually)
• Seattle, WA based employees are provided with commute trip reduction incentives

Lifetime Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.