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Gantri

Lead Industrial Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You will define and scale Gantri's product design systems, spanning CMF (color, material, finish), components, product architecture, categories, and packaging systems. Your work will establish the ...

Hp

Sr. Industrial Designer (HyperX)

Tustin, CA · On-site

$116K - $182K/yr

Conduct design research including trend analysis, CMF exploration, ergonomic studies, and usability evaluation * Build and iterate physical prototypes to validate form, comfort, and usability

Joby Aviation

Senior Industrial Designer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$136K - $187K/yr

Design ergonomic, lightweight cabin environments, including seating, lighting, and stowage, focusing on "human-centric" design that meets Part 23 certification standards. * CMF Strategy: Develop and ...

Joby Aviation

Senior Industrial Designer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$136K - $187K/yr

Design ergonomic, lightweight cabin environments, including seating, lighting, and stowage, focusing on "human-centric" design that meets Part 23 certification standards. * CMF Strategy: Develop and ...

Joby Aviation

Senior Industrial Designer

Santa Cruz, CA

$136K - $187K/yr

Design ergonomic, lightweight cabin environments, including seating, lighting, and stowage, focusing on "human-centric" design that meets Part 23 certification standards. * CMF Strategy: Develop and ...

Actalent

Senior Industrial Designer

Milpitas, CA

$170K - $225K/yr

Apply industrial design principles to balance aesthetics and functionality, ensuring products are both visually appealing and highly usable. * Focus on color, material, and finish (CMF) to create ...

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How much do cmf design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for cmf design in California is $46.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.17 and $55.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by CMF designers in their daily work?

CMF Designers often encounter the challenge of balancing innovative aesthetics with practical manufacturing constraints, such as material availability, cost, and durability. They must work closely with engineering, product development, and marketing teams to ensure their designs not only look appealing but are also feasible for mass production. Tight project timelines and the need to stay current with industry trends can add to the pressure. However, overcoming these challenges is rewarding, as it results in products that stand out in the marketplace and enhance user experience.

What is a CMF design?

A CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) Design job focuses on defining the visual and tactile elements of a product to enhance its aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. CMF designers work closely with industrial designers, engineers, and marketing teams to select colors, materials, and surface treatments that align with brand identity and user preferences. Their role involves researching trends, sourcing materials, and ensuring manufacturability while considering sustainability and durability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CMF design position?

To thrive as a CMF (Color, Material, Finish) Designer, you need a strong background in industrial design, material science, and color theory, often supported by a design degree or related certification. Proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling tools, and knowledge of material sourcing systems are typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for success in this field. These skills enable you to create visually appealing and manufacturable product finishes that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.

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Infographic showing various Cmf Design job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,860 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Product Design Engineer (III)

PTR Global

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$95 - $105/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position: Product Design Engineer (III)
Location: Mountain View, CA -Hybrid
Duration: 06+ months Contract
Job ID: 177656
Pay Range: $95 - $105/hour on W2
Description:
As a Product Design Engineer, you are considered a go-to expert in one area within Product Design, demonstrating engineering expertise through user- or consumer-focused product influence in multiple cross-functional areas. You participate in a greater team initiative (e.g., publishing technical documents, creating/improving processes/standards, teaching design classes). You own a user or consumer product design area/material/component/system of high complexity, or several user or consumer product design areas/components/systems of moderate complexity. Note: In accordance with regional legislation, in certain locations the job title for this role might be 'Developer' or 'Consultant' rather than 'Engineer'.
Responsibilities include:
- Apply engineering fundamentals, analyze data, and implement findings at the product level. May solve complex mission-critical issues.
- Demonstrates Design expertise through user
- or consumer-focused product influence in an aesthetic area (e.g., Industrial Design, User Experience, Graphical Artwork, Human Factors, CMF, usability/serviceability) where applicable.
- Execute work independently, identify and communicate program roadblocks.
- Provide guidance to and may mentor junior engineers. Actively participate in design reviews and knowledge sharing.
- Regularly demonstrate unique/innovative system-level solutions.
- Demonstrate deep technical knowledge in multiple areas to deliver high-quality and reliable mass-production user or consumer products (e.g., sheet metal, machining, anodization, injection molding, coatings, raw materials, packaging, thermals, FEA).
- May present to management and cross-functional management.
- Anticipate and address product design issues or risks. Ensure validation of product design and implement design improvement.
Minimum role qualifications requirement:
- 5 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes.
- 5 years of experience using computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as 3D MCAD, NX, Creo, or Solidworks.
Pay Range: $95 - $105/hour on W2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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