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Lifetime Brands, Inc.

CMF/Sr. Graphic Designer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$75K - $80K/yr

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 ...

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

CMF/Sr. Graphic Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

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 ...

Lifetime Brands

CMF/Sr. Graphic Designer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$75K - $80K/yr

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 ...

Infotech Sourcing

Technical Program manager I

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$146K - $190K/yr

Coordinate and drive Industrial design deliverables including specifications, DOE and validation plans across multiple concurrent projects Work with cross-functional teams (Industrial Design, CMF ...

Infotech Sourcing

Technical Program manager I

Seattle, WA · On-site

$146K - $190K/yr

Coordinate and drive Industrial design deliverables including specifications, DOE and validation plans across multiple concurrent projects Work with cross-functional teams (Industrial Design, CMF ...

Meta

CMF Developer

Seattle, WA

$144K/yr

... CMF Developer Responsibilities ... Support the industrial design team through implementation of material design specifications

Meta

CMF Developer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$144K - $204K/yr

As a Color, Material, and Finish Developer on the RL Industrial Design team, you bring extensive ... CMF product specifications for products in development from concept to production • Occasional ...

Lifetime Brands

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

This position will Work with Industrial Designers (ID), Color Material Finish Designers (CMF ... Design experiments to verify design and function. * Learn, understand, and share production ...

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

This position will Work with Industrial Designers (ID), Color Material Finish Designers (CMF ... Design experiments to verify design and function. * Learn, understand, and share production ...

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

This position will Work with Industrial Designers (ID), Color Material Finish Designers (CMF ... Design experiments to verify design and function. * Learn, understand, and share production ...

Meta

CMF Developer

Seattle, WA

As a Color, Material, and Finish Developer on the RL Industrial Design team, you bring extensive knowledge of industrial materials and finishes as well

Meta

Industrial Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$208K - $289K/yr

... design principles, material strategies, and CMF (color, material, finish) direction that unify the aesthetic identity across product lines • Partner with engineering, product management, and ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for cmf design in Seattle, WA is $53.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.04 and $64.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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 job?

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.

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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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Designer II, Advanced Footwear Design, Visual Brand + CMF Design

Brooks Running

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. 

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:  

  • Runner First 
    • We act in the best interest of the runner
  • Word is Bond 
    • We do what we say we'll do 
  • Champion Heart  
    • We give our all in everything we do  
  • There is no "I" in Run 
    • We stay generous with our humanity 
  • Keep Moving 
    • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there.   


Your Job:
As a Brooks Running Designer 2, Advanced Footwear Design, Visual Brand + CMF Design, you will help shape future seasonal product through thoughtful integration of identity markers, color, materials, finishes, and graphic storytelling. The role focuses on elevating franchise visuals, exploring scalable methods of product expression, and creating compelling CMF components that inform future seasonal toolboxes and inline product creation.

In this role, you will establish and build relationships with material vendors and factories across the globe. Through your keen design expertise and understanding of the power of brand expression, trends, consumer tastes, and style preferences, you will design into componentry, materials, and style-level CMF packages to help drive aesthetic across design toolboxes to ensure individual styles meet Brooks's Crafted Beauty quality standards. Scope of design solutions will range from identity markers, footwear graphic exploration, future material, trim, and treatment packages to the analysis, creation, and coloration of post-process elements, details, finishes, paints for performance and aesthetic.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Advanced Footwear Design, CMF, and cross-functional partners across Design, Innovation, Materials Development, Product Development, Product Line Management, and Color, you will contribute to future-focused concepts and seasonal CMF toolboxes that align with Brooks' performance vision and Crafted Beauty standards.

You will leverage both traditional and emerging visualization tools to communicate design intent with speed, clarity, and inspiration, enabling rapid exploration and decision-making throughout the product creation process.
Your Responsibilities:

Visual Brand + CMF Design

  • Create original identity marks, graphic, print, and CMF concepts that establish distinction across footwear franchises while reinforcing seasonal storytelling and brand identity.

  • Develop scalable visual identity solutions and logo applications that adapt across multiple product platforms and consumer experiences.

  • Explore innovative methods of product expression through materials, finishes, graphics leveraging existing and emerging techniques to identify opportunities, inform direction and make recommendations based on exploration findings.

  • Elevate product storytelling through thoughtful integration, placement, proportion, and execution of identity markers and graphic elements.

  • Research consumer insights, market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and future product expression.

  • Create and maintain identity markers, CMF specifications, and technical documentation that accurately communicate design intent to development and manufacturing partners.

  • Prepare CMF tech packs and supporting materials for sampling, development, and production.

  • Utilize visualization tools, renderings, AI-assisted creative platforms, and rapid concept exploration methods to accelerate design development and communication.

  • Help shape seasonal concept development and future vision projects that influence CMF toolboxes, franchise expression, and footwear innovation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with the Senior Manager, Advanced Footwear Design, CMF, and VP of Footwear Design to develop identity markers and CMF solutions that support Brooks' long-term product and brand strategy.

  • Collaborate closely with Footwear Design, Materials Development, Product Development, Product Line Management, Innovation, and Color teams throughout the product creation process.

  • Translate creative concepts into manufacturable solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, and sustainability objectives.

  • Participate in design reviews, sample evaluations, concept critiques, and cross-functional working sessions.

  • Present concepts, design rationale, consumer insights, and seasonal storytelling to internal teams and leadership.

  • Effectively communicate design intent, strategic thinking, and key recommendations through compelling visual and verbal storytelling.

Contribution & Self-Management

  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned projects from concept through execution.

  • Act as a collaborative design partner and CMF advocate across teams.

  • Seek mentorship and continuously develop design, communication, and technical skills.

  • Maintain project timelines and deliverables while proactively communicating status, risks, and opportunities.

  • Build relationships with Product Development and supplier partners to deepen understanding of footwear construction, materials, and emerging technologies.

  • Attend factory visits, supplier reviews, and industry events to stay informed on new capabilities, manufacturing processes, and innovation opportunities.

  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support development, research, and innovation initiatives.

Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in footwear, apparel, graphic, brand, CMF, or related product design.

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in:

    • Brand identity markers and graphic systems

    • Logo ideation and application

    • CMF design and development

    • Product storytelling and visual communication

  • Strong understanding of color, composition, typography, materials, and visual design principles.

  • Experience utilizing AI-assisted creative tools and visualization platforms for concept development, storytelling, and rapid exploration.

  • Familiarity with 3D visualization tools such as Blender, Rhino, KeyShot, Substance, or similar platforms is preferred but not required.

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, material capabilities, and product development workflows.

  • Strong conceptual thinking, problem-solving, and creative ideation skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and storytelling abilities.

  • Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and disciplines.

  • High level of initiative, curiosity, accountability, and independent work ethic.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%).

  • Embraces and lives the Brooks values.

Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $104,217- $156,324 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Other:

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!  

Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.  

Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off, including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave. 

Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.   

Perks - Including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits. 

Location - You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.


At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

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