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Garmin International, Inc.

Senior CMF Designer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$98K - $105K/yr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for driving ...

Garmin International, Inc.

CMF Designer 2

Olathe, KS · On-site

Overview We are seeking a full-time Color, Material, Finish (CMF) Designer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for creating superior ...

Vertex Sigma Software

CMF Designer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$150K/yr

CMF Designer, Industrial DesignOnsite in Foster City, CA 5 days in officeResponsibilities:Initiate and Drive CMF Development: Support the early-stage development of CMF concepts, collaborating with ...

Vertex Sigma Software

CMF Designer

Foster City, CA

$150K/yr

CMF Designer, Industrial DesignOnsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in officeResponsibilities:Initiate and Drive CMF Development: Support the early-stage development of CMF concepts, collaborating with ...

Vertex Sigma Software

CMF Designer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$150K/yr

CMF Designer, Industrial DesignOnsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in officeResponsibilities:Initiate and Drive CMF Development: Support the early-stage development of CMF concepts, collaborating with ...

Stanley 1913

CMF Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20.25 - $25/hr

Position Overview The CMF Designer accomplishes Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) development across Softgoods and Hardgoods categories, translating creative direction, trend insights, and consumer ...

Stanley 1913

CMF Designer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$20.25 - $25/hr

Position Overview The CMF Designer accomplishes Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) development across Softgoods and Hardgoods categories, translating creative direction, trend insights, and consumer ...

Oura

Senior CMF Designer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$120K - $128K/yr

We are seeking a highly passionate Senior CMF Designer to lead material innovation and aesthetic definition across our product portfolio. In this critical role, you will define the authoritative ...

Ōura

Senior CMF Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $128K/yr

We are seeking a highly passionate Senior CMF Designer to lead material innovation and aesthetic definition across our product portfolio. In this critical role, you will define the authoritative ...

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

CMF/Sr. Graphic Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

The Senior CMF Designer will be responsible for defining and executing the aesthetic vision for private label clients, primarily in the drinkware category. This role will collaborate closely with ...

Lifetime Brands

CMF/Sr. Graphic Designer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$75K - $80K/yr

The Senior CMF Designer will be responsible for defining and executing the aesthetic vision for private label clients, primarily in the drinkware category. This role will collaborate closely with ...

Newell Brands

$62K - $85K/yr

As a Senior Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer, you will be a creative leader driving CMF strategy across Newell's diverse portfolio of global brands. This role blends trend forecasting ...

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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for cmf designer in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What kind of teams do CMF Designers typically work with, and how do they contribute to the product development process?

CMF Designers regularly collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, marketing teams, and manufacturers throughout the product development lifecycle. Their role is to define and specify the colors, materials, and finishes that will not only enhance the visual and tactile appeal of products but also ensure feasibility for mass production. This collaborative approach helps translate brand identity and trends into tangible product features. CMF Designers provide critical input during prototyping, testing, and final approval stages, ensuring consistency and quality from concept to finished product.

What is a CMF Designer job?

A CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) Designer is responsible for defining the aesthetic and tactile qualities of a product. They research trends, select materials, develop color palettes, and collaborate with engineers and industrial designers to ensure that design intent aligns with functionality and manufacturing feasibility. CMF Designers play a key role in industries like automotive, consumer electronics, and furniture, shaping how products look and feel to enhance user experience and brand identity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cmf Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CMF Designer, you need a strong background in industrial design, color theory, materials selection, and finishes, often supported by formal education in design or related fields. Expertise in using CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite, and material libraries is typically required, and familiarity with industry certifications can be advantageous. Creative problem-solving, effective communication, and cross-functional teamwork are vital soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure that CMF Designers can develop innovative, manufacturable designs that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements in product development.

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Senior CMF Designer

Senior CMF Designer

Garmin International, Inc.

Olathe, KS • On-site

$98K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 141 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for driving superior and compelling Color, Material, and Finish Solutions through collaboration, trend forecasting, exceptional design skills, and an avid attention to detail to implement unique and relevant solutions for a wide array of consumer products and markets.
Essential Functions
  • Works collaboratively/professionally with Design, Engineering, and Segment Leaders to achieve team goals and superior results on projects
  • Leads the development/implementation of complex CMF solutions across a wide array of consumer products that align with product goals and brand identity
  • Identifies/leads the development of new or refreshed color palettes
  • Presents/communicates CMF strategies to development teams, product managers, sales managers, segment leaders and executive team
  • Researches/analyzes data from trend services to identify trends and drives segment-based decisions for Garmin's product markets
  • Creates with mastery CMF Design Images and Renderings that accurately and clearly show design intent around color, material, and finish, with an ability to inspire and generate excitement and interest through high quality imagery
  • Creates digital and physical presentation materials that communicate complex CMF design strategies
  • Presents and communicates CMF strategies to all levels of management with a high level of autonomy
  • Elevates trend forecasting storytelling to achieve a high level of buy-in from key stakeholders
  • Drives the color matching process for CMF combinations of high complexity with engineering/manufacturing teams and other partners
  • Leads discussions with Suppliers, CMF engineers, and team members globally to research new colors, materials, and finishes
  • Oversees organization/maintenance of a color and material library as a resource for the Consumer Engineering and Design team
  • Generates and is proactive in maintaining detailed specifications and documentation for CMF selections to ensure accurate implementation during production
  • Communicates status of work by clearly providing visibility to supervisor
  • Accepts and acts on constructive guidance from coworkers to refine designs and concepts to produce better solutions
  • Applies Garmin's Mission, Vision, and Values statements, and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed
  • Mentors less experienced CMF designers
  • Develops CMF training and other educational sessions to onboard new CMF designers and educate the department accordingly

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design or related discipline AND a minimum of 6 years work experience as a CMF Designer or relevant work experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
  • Must demonstrate knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to use tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Keyshot and Figma
  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge of a wide variety of materials and manufacturing methods including, but not limited to, plastic, silicone, metals, coatings, and more
  • Demonstrates high color acuity and ability to pass the Munsell Hue Color Test with a superior score
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as proficient presentation skills
  • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work respectfully with others
  • Demonstrated ability to autonomously generate and support pragmatic solutions that meet project timelines and high-quality standards

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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