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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, Inc.

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

SharkNinja

Ux Designer, Mobile Apps

Needham, MA

Elevate the Shark and Ninja brands by helping to define the connected experience for next-generation hardware products, within a multi-disciplinary UX, ID & CMF design team. * Translate consumer ...

Sesame

Eyewear Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $280K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Generate innovative eyewear design and CMF concepts that align with our brand's aesthetic, fashion direction, and user needs; contributing to and helping define our design language. * Collaborate ...

Whoop

Senior Industrial Design, Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$110K - $118K/yr

Lead CMF direction in collaboration with CMF and Brand partners, ensuring every material, finish, texture, and color decision reinforces the WHOOP design language. * Build and evolve design systems ...

Newell Brands

You will collaborate across Industrial Design, Graphics, Marketing, Engineering, and Supply Chain, ensuring that CMF strategies are not only trend-forward but also technically feasible and ...

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How much do cmf design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for cmf design in the United States is $47.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.70 and $56.49 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 the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,145 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

CMF Developer

Meta

Seattle, WA • On-site

$144K - $204K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 244 rated software companies

Job description

As a Color, Material, and Finish Developer on the RL Industrial Design team, you bring extensive knowledge of industrial materials and finishes as well as a passion for sourcing and developing new materials, methods and processes. You have a record of helping ship successful products in the Consumer Electronics, Wearable Technology, Fashion, or Eyewear industries and demonstrated track record of working collaboratively with cross-discipline teams and manufacturing partners. Your insights, experience and development efforts will help guide the unique style and distinctive look of our brand. This position is full-time.
Responsibilities
Support the industrial design team through implementation of material design specifications
• Establish and maintain quality standards and consistency across a portfolio of materials
• Interface with industry and manufacturing partners to research and develop proprietary material combinations and new production techniques
• Lead the resolution of design, prototyping and manufacturing issues during the development phase
• Communicate and resolve manufacturing and prototyping challenges
• Manage and maintain CMF product specifications for products in development from concept to production
• Occasional domestic and international travel is a requirement for this position
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors of Industrial Design from an accredited college or university, or relevant professional experience
• 10+ years experience working as a CMF Designer/Developer
• Ability to communicate design vision and concepts using traditional techniques to internal teams and Leadership
• Expert knowledge of plastic injection molding processes, metal fabrication techniques, resin development, coating technologies, plastics decoration processes, fabrics and textiles
• Experience working directly with materials suppliers, manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams to solve complex product problems at scale
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and digital visualization software
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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