Color – Material and Finish Developer

Bachelors of Industrial Design from an accredited college or university, or relevant professional experience
10+ years of experience working as Color, Material and Finish Designer/Developer
Demonstrated experience of skill to communicate design vision and concepts using traditional techniques to internal teams and Leadership
Expert knowledge of plastic injection molding processes, metal fabrication techniques, resin development, coating technologies, plastics decoration processes, fabrics and textiles
Experience working directly with materials suppliers, manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams to solve complex product problems at scale
Working knowledge of 3D CAD and digital visualization software

Support the industrial design team through implementation of material design specifications
Establish and maintain quality standards and consistency across a portfolio of materials
Interface with industry and manufacturing partners to research and develop proprietary material combinations and new production techniques
Lead the resolution of design, prototyping and manufacturing issues during the development phase
Communicate and resolve manufacturing and prototyping challenges
Manage and maintain CMF product specifications for products in development from concept to production
Have a record of helping ship successful products in the Consumer Electronics, Wearable Technology, Fashion, or Eyewear industries and are experience of working collaboratively with cross-disciplined teams and manufacturing partners
Occasional domestic and international travel is a requirement for this position

extensive expertise in product development, particularly from those with a successful record of achievements in leading large-scale projects at organizations, who with a clear understanding of engineering disciplines, technical constraints, and human needs and naturally synthesize into solutions that are both elegant and achievable