CMF Design Manager, Creative and Brand

Stanley

Seattle, WA

About us

Stanley is defined by Creativity, Building and Invention. We are makers of the legendary bottle and box. Driven by purpose, passion and performance. Obsessed with making a difference. And keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday. And focused on building the team of tomorrow.

Position Overview
We are looking for a Color, Material and Finish Design Manager, Creative and Brand to join our growing creative community at Stanley. In this role you will report directly to the Senior Director of CMF & Graphic Design. You will partner closely with Senior CMF Design Manager, CMF Design, Innovation, Product Management and Industrial Design teams ensuring consistent creative and brand execution across the business. Apply today to be a part of our journey towards growing a world-class brand!

Responsibilities

• Lead color, material and finish design global creative vision.


• Research consumer lifestyle and design trends, cross referencing fashion & beauty, furniture & home accessories, automotive, sport, lifestyle, music, art, and digital media.


• Manage on product branding and logo standards. Support creation and execution of on product branding POV and brand assets.


• Ensure consistent execution of branding on product across the Stanley product landscape.


• Identify emerging trends in color, material and finish design to ensure Stanley products remains at the forefront of material and finish design innovation.


• Partner cross functionally to build process and develop tools to support CMF design innovation, oversight, alignment, tracking and timing.


• Ability to think strategically about consumer driven design, product positioning, product timing and collections.


• Drive functional process improvements that enhance efficiencies and champion creative goals.


• Build tools that support creative transparency and visibility within the product organization. Support the creation of presentation decks and visualization materials.


• Lead as a strategic creative partner to cross-category teams and contributors.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of creative design and branding experience in CMF design or related consumer goods industry experience.


• Creative curiosity and a critical design eye; a finger on the pulse of trend, culture and innovative design thinking.


• Experience defining trends, color and material innovations within the consumer goods space.


• Experience developing logo and branding guidelines.


• Solid knowledge of hard and soft materials as well as finish and decoration method expertise (stainless steel, plastics, textiles, paint/powdercoat finishes, printing methods etc.)


• Experience with diverse and complex product creation and development processes.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbally and visually.


• Flexible and adaptable due to the evolving needs of a growing brand.


• Ability to travel if required.


• Online portfolio representing current relevant work.


• Hybrid work, location flexibility based on experience and in certain US states.
  
  

Software Tools

• Proficiency in Illustrator required


• Adobe Suite including Photoshop and InDesign


• Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel


• Keyshot experience a plus
  
  

Salary Range

$100,000-$120,000

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach Recruiting@pmi-worldwide.com.

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About HAVI

HAVI is a global, privately owned company that connects people with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries and ultimately, people with the products they love. Whether we are sourcing, storing, or delivering products, we bring unmatched category expertise and unrivaled operational excellence, combined with powerful digital analytics and insights. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s business units include Supply Chain, tms, and Stanley. Our portfolio of businesses offers best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services and innovative consumer products. For more information, please visit HAVI.com, tmsw.com and stanley1913.com.

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