Hiring: Senior Designer, CMF - Soft Goods Company: SharkNinja Location: Needham, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:30:01 Target Skills & Keywords : Interaction Design, UI/UX, User Experience About the job Experience: •8 years in color, material, and finish design — consumer electronics or consumer products preferred. Required Skills: •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. •Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio with your application. •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. Compensation: •$73,500 - $105,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!