SharkNinja · 4 months ago
Senior Manager, CMF Design
Needham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Design to lead the CMF function within the Industrial Design team, ensuring brand identity and user experience through strategic CMF application across product categories.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development of CMF across all product categories, ensuring alignment with brand identity, user needs, and business goals
Partner with design leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (product management, engineering, sourcing, and marketing) to integrate CMF strategy into the broader product development process
Guide the creation of trend forecasts, CMF narratives, color palettes, material libraries, and finish strategies that inform concept development and final execution
Lead and mentor a team of CMF designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth
Oversee the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of innovative materials and finishes in collaboration with supply chain and manufacturing partners
Review prototypes and pre-production samples to ensure accurate translation of CMF intent through to final production
Present and communicate CMF strategy and design intent to executive stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Build and maintain a global network of material vendors and finish partners, staying abreast of technological advancements and sustainability opportunities
Establish standards and best practices for CMF documentation, material specification, and sampling archives
Champion design excellence and elevate the CMF discipline within the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, CMF Design, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in CMF design, with at least 3 years of team leadership in consumer product design, ideally within multiple categories of consumer electronics or lifestyle products
Expert-level knowledge of color theory, materials, finish processes, and design for manufacturing
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, SolidWorks, and CMF-specific visualization tools
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate trends and translate them into brand-relevant design strategies
Polished visual presentations and articulate verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional teams
Deep experience working with suppliers and manufacturers to bring innovative CMF solutions to market
Strong leadership presence, with demonstrated experience building and guiding high-performing design teams
Highly organized and process-driven, with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship
Portfolio demonstrating visionary CMF leadership, material innovation, and strategic design impact required
Benefits
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (40)
2024 (33)
2023 (18)
2022 (22)
2021 (29)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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