Manager, CMF Development

Stanley 1913•Seattle, WA

10d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Stanley 1913 is seeking a Senior Color, Material and Finish Development Manager to lead Color Material Finish (CMF) Development and Production Art execution across Softgoods and Hardgoods product categories. The position serves as a player-coach for the CMF Development team, partnering with CMF Development leaders, the CMF Design Manager, Industrial Design & Innovation, Product Management, and Supply Chain to reinforce brand consistency, innovation, and operational excellence. The role translates CMF Design intent across Inline, Express Lane, Partnerships, and Collaborations; oversees development workflows, timelines, deliverables, and PLM data; and works with manufacturing and internal teams to address development challenges and support new products, prototyping, and innovation. It also drives improvements to CMF standards, commercialization processes, digital color systems, PLM tools, workflows, documentation, and SOPs. The manager leads sample reviews and sample storage and archives, and mentors CMF Developers and Production Artists while fostering an inclusive, collaborative studio culture. Travel to the APAC region is expected approximately twice annually for onsite development activities.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in Color Material Finish Development, including global manufacturing experience.
At least 5 years of experience as a people manager.
Experience with CMF Development for both Hardgoods and Softgoods.
Demonstrated experience leading sophisticated CMF Development programs in cross-functional product development environments.
Strong understanding of color, materials, finishes, decoration methods, and on-product artwork application for Hardgoods and Softgoods.
Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and partners simultaneously.
Strong decision-making grounded in brand-led product design and supply chain capabilities.
Strategic, consumer-focused, logistics-inclusive solutioning skills.
Excellent visual and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Collaborative, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Comfort working through iterative, test-and-learn development and systems enhancement processes.
Flexibility and adaptability to the evolving needs of a growing brand.
Proficiency in PLM systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
Digital color management experience, including the ability to use and interpret spectral data.
Ability to travel if required.
Superior discrimination on the Farnsworth Munsell Hue 100 test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with soft goods construction methods and documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead CMF Development and Production Art execution across Softgoods and Hardgoods, aligning work with Stanley 1913’s creative vision, brand standards, and product strategy.
Translate CMF Design intent across Inline, Express Lane, Partnerships, and Collaborations in partnership with CMF Design, Product Management, and Supply Chain.
Oversee CMF development workflows, timelines, deliverables, and PLM data across the product development process.
Partner with manufacturing and internal teams to resolve development challenges, mitigate risk, and support new product development, prototyping, and innovation.
Improve CMF standards, commercialization processes, digital color systems, PLM tools, workflows, documentation, and SOPs.
Lead sample reviews and manage development samples, seasonal storage, and archives.
Lead, mentor, and develop CMF Developers and Production Artists, fostering an inclusive and collaborative CMF Studio culture.
Travel to the APAC region approximately twice annually to support onsite development activities.