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Stanley 1913 · 1 day ago

Director, Color Material and Finish Development

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

Stanley 1913 is a company known for its innovative products since 1913. They are seeking a Director to lead Color, Material, and Finish development, focusing on operational excellence, sustainability, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and market delivery.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop the vision and strategy for the appearance and feel of hard goods, in accordance with brand strategy, market trends, and company goals

Establish enterprise-wide standards, governance frameworks, and tools to ensure scalability and global consistency

Collaborate with Innovation and Materials teams to discover, validate, and bring to market new materials, coatings, and finish technologies that improve sustainability and product distinctiveness

Build, develop, and encourage a high-performing team, encouraging accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence

Lead long-range planning and prioritization to balance creative exploration with executional excellence and speed to market

Lead all aspects of the full operational lifecycle of color and finish development, from standardization of design palette through development, supplier briefing, to commercialization through sampling, validation, production readiness, and final approval

Implement process improvements and digital tools to enhance workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and cross-functional visibility

Partner with Sourcing to drive vendor performance management through developer-led metrics, audits, and feedback loops to ensure adherence to quality, cost, and delivery expectations

Establish and lead all aspects of critical metrics for development timelines, cost efficiencies, and compliance performance across the portfolio

Lead and report on development progress, including development sample status, item setup, and communications to key partners on status

Ensure all CMF programs meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory standards, including global food safety and chemical compliance requirements

Qualification

Color theory expertisePigment formulationSurface finishing techniquesRegulatory compliance knowledgeDigital specification toolsPLM systems proficiencyProject managementOperational excellenceCross-functional collaborationStrategic approach

Required

Ability to partner with Design, Brand, and Product Management leadership to translate creative direction into scalable, manufacturable color and finish solutions

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Compliance to ensure materials and coatings meet performance, durability, and regulatory requirements

Engage with Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to identify and develop vendor capabilities, lead capacity planning, and mitigate production risks

Serve as the key liaison between internal creative intent and external manufacturing execution, ensuring clarity, consistency, and excellence at every development stage

Deep expertise in color theory, pigment formulation, and surface finishing techniques (rotary printing, powder coating, anodizing, hydro graphics, etc.) across multiple substrates (stainless steel, plastics, soft goods, etc.)

Validated experience leading global operations or development teams, with a focus on process design, system implementation, and organizational scalability

Proficiency in color evaluation and digital specification tools (spectrophotometer, lightbox, digital color libraries) and PLM systems for workflow and data management

Strong understanding of international regulatory frameworks (FDA, EFSA, REACH, Prop 65) and sustainability standards related to coatings, materials, and manufacturing

Strategic approach that effectively balances creative intent, manufacturability, and business objectives

Exceptional organizational, project management, and communication with the ability to drive clarity, and execution across multiple concurrent programs

Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, influencing without authority, and driving transformation in a fast-paced global environment

Benefits

Annual bonus

Personalized time off

14-Paid holidays

Dental

Vision

401(k)

And much more

Company

Stanley 1913

Stanley 1913 offers durable drinkware and cookware, including vacuum bottles, mugs, and thermoses, with double-walled vacuum insulation.

Founded in 1913

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.stanley1913.com

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