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Newell Brands · 2 weeks ago

Senior Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands. The Senior Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer will drive CMF strategy, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative and market-aligned CMF directions that enhance brand identity and consumer experience.

ConsumerConsumer GoodsFashionHardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead global CMF strategy development, translating macro and micro trend insights into actionable brand-specific directions

Forecast global color, material, and finish trends across fashion, consumer, automotive, and cultural influences

Present trend and inspiration reports to senior leadership

Leverage market data and consumer insights to align CMF innovation with brand growth opportunities

Apply advanced CMF expertise across multiple product categories, from concept through production

Create mood boards, visual stories, and digital renderings (2D/3D, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, video applications, AI)

Develop detailed CMF specification sheets for manufacturing partners and vendors

Maintain and expand Newell’s color standards library, including light box and lab validation

Champion new materials, coatings, and finishes that support brand differentiation

Partner with global suppliers to ensure color accuracy, durability, and scalability in mass production

Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges around color, gloss, and finish quality during pilot and production stages

Present CMF strategies and concepts to internal stakeholders, influencing product and brand decisions

Qualification

CMF strategy developmentAdobe Creative SuiteKeyshotColor developmentSustainable sourcingVisual communicationManufacturing knowledgePortfolio demonstration