BrüMate LLC
CMF Designer
BrüMate LLC, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
BrüMate, an innovative leader in drinkware and outdoor products, is looking for a
Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer
to join our dynamic team.At BrüMate, we are enthusiastic about product design and innovation. We exist to enhance everyday moments and to add excitement to what our customers love most. Inspired by equal parts inventiveness and imagination, we are a crü of creative, fast-moving, ambitious, initiative-takers committed to doing things differently. We obsess over the intricate details while relentlessly pursuing the bigger picture. Our operating style is fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative. By joining our team, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact across the organization alongside your peers.Position Overview:The CMF Designer will play a critical role in elevating BrüMate's product experience by developing and executing material and color strategies that enhance product aesthetics, performance, and sustainability. This role will also own the color sampling process from beginning to end, ensuring seamless execution from initial concept to final color and production sample approval. This role will report to the Industrial Design Lead.How You'll Make A Difference:Trend and Market Research:Stay ahead of design and color trends by conducting in-depth market research, evaluating buying/shopping behaviors, and forecasting fashion and color trends, application techniques, and material innovations relevant to our market.Through your research and analysis, you will help drive seasonal design decisions, work with external brand collaborators, develop special projects, and more.Design and Innovation:Lead the design of new CMF designs, including illustrations, prints, graphics, decals, and more across our product portfolio to ensure brand consistency.Visualize and implement CMFs accurately on 2D and 3D CAD drawings, ensuring seamless application across all manufacturing processes.Assist with product renderings for evergreen and specialty CMFs.Explore forward-thinking design opportunities and market-defining material options to keep BrüMate
undeniably different.Color Sampling Ownership:Own the entire color sampling process, from initial design concepts to final production approvals, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to BruMate's CMF standards and timelines.Partner directly with supply chain and manufacturing teams to evaluate and refine material and color samples, ensuring that final products meet design expectations and BrüMate's quality standards.Global CMF Strategy Development and Documentation:Develop and manage comprehensive CMF documents and material libraries.Create detailed documentation of color and material specifications, ensuring consistent execution from concept to production.Develop an organized CMF process from concept to creation to ensure cohesion across manufacturers.Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the global color palette, managing color tools, and communicating color standards throughout the organization and stakeholders.What It Takes to Succeed:High Standards & Precision:
This role demands meticulous attention to detail, a strong focus on quality control, and a commitment to achieving high standards. You will explore new ideas, present them with conviction, take team feedback, and bring them to life with precision and without compromise across our manufacturing base.Drive & Initiative:
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where you are expected to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and deliver innovative solutions within tight timelines.Technical Expertise:
With a solid understanding of materials and finishes, you will work within established systems while providing technical problem-solving and new ideas on how to drive efficiency and cohesion. A disciplined approach and focus on technical expertise are crucial.Collaboration:
While this role requires independent thinking and action, you will consistently collaborate with the Product, Creative, Brand, and Marketing teams to tackle specific challenges and translate design visions into tangible, manufacturable products that align with BrüMate's brand identity.What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like:Fast-Paced, Varied Work:
You will manage multiple, simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality solutions that align with BruMate's design and brand strategies.Authority & Decision Making:
The position offers a degree of autonomy in making quick, authoritative decisions within established guidelines. However, collaboration and structured feedback are to be expected.What You Bring to the Table:A detailed portfolio submission highlighting exceptional design vision.Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a relative field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.5 years of experience in a design environment working with colors, palette development, and/or color trends preferably in consumer goods or lifestyle brands.Strong understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and surface finishes. Knowledge of the product design and development process. Strong product acumen with working knowledge of development processes, including design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and other CMF design and visualization tools.Proficiency in 3D CAD and rendering tools (such as Keyshot etc.)
is highly valued.Experience in sustainable material innovation is highly valued.Our Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverageEmployee discounts and perks1/2 Day FridaysHybrid office-home schedule (3 days at the office per week)Flexible paid time offPaid maternity/paternity leave401k, 50% match up to 7%Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding, innovative companyFor any inquiries regarding legitimate open positions, please refer directly to our official job postings via LinkedIn or email our Human Resources Director at natessa@.The role is required to be in Denver, Colorado.Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Salary range: $85,000-$100,000.BrüMate is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer
to join our dynamic team.At BrüMate, we are enthusiastic about product design and innovation. We exist to enhance everyday moments and to add excitement to what our customers love most. Inspired by equal parts inventiveness and imagination, we are a crü of creative, fast-moving, ambitious, initiative-takers committed to doing things differently. We obsess over the intricate details while relentlessly pursuing the bigger picture. Our operating style is fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative. By joining our team, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact across the organization alongside your peers.Position Overview:The CMF Designer will play a critical role in elevating BrüMate's product experience by developing and executing material and color strategies that enhance product aesthetics, performance, and sustainability. This role will also own the color sampling process from beginning to end, ensuring seamless execution from initial concept to final color and production sample approval. This role will report to the Industrial Design Lead.How You'll Make A Difference:Trend and Market Research:Stay ahead of design and color trends by conducting in-depth market research, evaluating buying/shopping behaviors, and forecasting fashion and color trends, application techniques, and material innovations relevant to our market.Through your research and analysis, you will help drive seasonal design decisions, work with external brand collaborators, develop special projects, and more.Design and Innovation:Lead the design of new CMF designs, including illustrations, prints, graphics, decals, and more across our product portfolio to ensure brand consistency.Visualize and implement CMFs accurately on 2D and 3D CAD drawings, ensuring seamless application across all manufacturing processes.Assist with product renderings for evergreen and specialty CMFs.Explore forward-thinking design opportunities and market-defining material options to keep BrüMate
undeniably different.Color Sampling Ownership:Own the entire color sampling process, from initial design concepts to final production approvals, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to BruMate's CMF standards and timelines.Partner directly with supply chain and manufacturing teams to evaluate and refine material and color samples, ensuring that final products meet design expectations and BrüMate's quality standards.Global CMF Strategy Development and Documentation:Develop and manage comprehensive CMF documents and material libraries.Create detailed documentation of color and material specifications, ensuring consistent execution from concept to production.Develop an organized CMF process from concept to creation to ensure cohesion across manufacturers.Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the global color palette, managing color tools, and communicating color standards throughout the organization and stakeholders.What It Takes to Succeed:High Standards & Precision:
This role demands meticulous attention to detail, a strong focus on quality control, and a commitment to achieving high standards. You will explore new ideas, present them with conviction, take team feedback, and bring them to life with precision and without compromise across our manufacturing base.Drive & Initiative:
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where you are expected to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and deliver innovative solutions within tight timelines.Technical Expertise:
With a solid understanding of materials and finishes, you will work within established systems while providing technical problem-solving and new ideas on how to drive efficiency and cohesion. A disciplined approach and focus on technical expertise are crucial.Collaboration:
While this role requires independent thinking and action, you will consistently collaborate with the Product, Creative, Brand, and Marketing teams to tackle specific challenges and translate design visions into tangible, manufacturable products that align with BrüMate's brand identity.What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like:Fast-Paced, Varied Work:
You will manage multiple, simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality solutions that align with BruMate's design and brand strategies.Authority & Decision Making:
The position offers a degree of autonomy in making quick, authoritative decisions within established guidelines. However, collaboration and structured feedback are to be expected.What You Bring to the Table:A detailed portfolio submission highlighting exceptional design vision.Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a relative field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.5 years of experience in a design environment working with colors, palette development, and/or color trends preferably in consumer goods or lifestyle brands.Strong understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and surface finishes. Knowledge of the product design and development process. Strong product acumen with working knowledge of development processes, including design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and other CMF design and visualization tools.Proficiency in 3D CAD and rendering tools (such as Keyshot etc.)
is highly valued.Experience in sustainable material innovation is highly valued.Our Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverageEmployee discounts and perks1/2 Day FridaysHybrid office-home schedule (3 days at the office per week)Flexible paid time offPaid maternity/paternity leave401k, 50% match up to 7%Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding, innovative companyFor any inquiries regarding legitimate open positions, please refer directly to our official job postings via LinkedIn or email our Human Resources Director at natessa@.The role is required to be in Denver, Colorado.Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Salary range: $85,000-$100,000.BrüMate is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.