Senior Designer, CMF - Soft Goods
SharkNinja · Needham, MA, United States ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 5+ years
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
Senior Designer, CMF - Soft Goods
Needham, MA
The Opportunity
Color, material, and finish is where a product stops being a spec sheet and starts being something someone wants on their counter. As Senior Designer, CMF, you'll lead that work across multiple products and categories — owning CMF direction from concept development through production implementation, so our products elevate the user experience, differentiate the brand, and earn consumer loyalty.
You'll join the Ninja Design Team: industrial designers, UI/UX designers, and CMF designers working across the brand and its categories. The role partners with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to shape brand-defining design direction, which means the strategic thinking and the material sample in your hand matter equally.
We're looking for a strategic creative thinker with deep expertise in color, material, and finish trends and manufacturing processes, and a track record of driving CMF concepts from strategy through production.
Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio with your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CMF concept and strategy development that aligns with product design goals, brand identity, and long-term brand vision.
- Own trend forecasting and research on emerging color, material, and finish trends — translating insights into actionable direction for the team.
- Direct the creation of mood boards, color palettes, and material/finish samples, presenting concepts and rationale to senior stakeholders and leadership.
- Lead supplier and manufacturer relationships, driving sourcing and evaluation of new materials and finishes for feasibility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
- Own end-to-end CMF specifications and documentation, ensuring accurate and consistent execution across production teams and partners.
- Lead design reviews across multiple projects, providing strategic direction and critical feedback on CMF-related aspects of product design.
- Guide prototype and sample development, driving validation and refinement of CMF concepts through to production sign-off.
- Mentor associate and junior CMF designers, raising the capability and craft of the broader team.
- Establish and maintain the CMF materials library and archive, setting best practices for organization and knowledge-sharing.
- Serve as the team's subject-matter expert on materials, color theory, and manufacturing technologies, sharing insights across the broader design org.
Attributes & Skills
- 5–8 years in color, material, and finish design — consumer electronics or consumer products preferred.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, and SolidWorks.
- Deep expertise in color theory, trend forecasting, and manufacturing processes across product categories.
- Demonstrated ability to lead CMF strategy independently, from early concept through production.
- Experience mentoring or providing design direction to junior and associate designers.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking that translates into innovative, brand-right creative direction.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a refined sense of aesthetics and craftsmanship.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating CMF strategic leadership, end-to-end process ownership, and production-ready documentation (required).
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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