Stanley 1913
SeniorManager,CMFDevelopment
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“Senior Manager, CMF Development at Stanley 1913. Skills: CMF Development, Production Art, Team Leadership. Lead CMF Development execution. Lead Production Art execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Scalable production-ready results; CMF consistency; CMF innovation; CMF quality
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Navigating ambiguity
Travel to APAC, On-site development activities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years CMF Development experience, 5+ years people leadership experience, Expertise Hardgoods CMF Development, Expertise Softgoods CMF Development, Proficiency Microsoft Office, Outstanding color acuity
Nice to Have
Familiarity softgoods construction methods
What You'll Do.
Lead CMF Development execution
Lead Production Art execution
Align with brand standards
Align with creative intent
Align with product strategy
Translate CMF Build intent
Establish development plans
Establish sample strategies
Establish quality standards
Ensure product integrity
Ensure timely delivery
Partner with CMF Build
Partner with Product Management
Partner with Innovation
Partner with Supply Chain
Integrate across product lifecycle
Maintain communication with vendors
Maintain communication with suppliers
Maintain communication with factory partners
Own CMF Development workflows
Own CMF Development timelines
Own CMF Development deliverables
Drive continuous improvement
Lead improvements PLM systems
Lead improvements digital color workflows
Lead improvements CMF toolsets
Ensure accurate BOM creation
Ensure development tracking
Ensure documentation within PLM
Coordinate sample development
Coordinate sample reviews
Coordinate sample approvals
Establish feedback loops
Mitigate production risks
Lead sample organization
Lead sample archiving
Lead seasonal tracking
Lead team of CMF Developers
Lead team of Production Artists
Mentor CMF Developers
Mentor Production Artists
Develop CMF Developers
Develop Production Artists
Foster collaborative culture
Foster inclusive culture
Foster high-performance culture
Align team to deliverables
Align team to strategy
Drive training CMF standards
Drive communication CMF standards
Drive adoption CMF standards
Drive training CMF guidelines
Drive communication CMF guidelines
Drive adoption CMF guidelines
Support go-to-market calendar alignment
Support readiness CMF deliverables
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional departments; CMF Design; Industrial Design; Innovation; Product Management; Supply Chain; Creative groups; Technical groups; Operational groups; Vendors; Suppliers; Factory partners
Communication Scope
Clarity; Alignment; Accountability
Process & Methodology
Development plans, Sample strategies, Quality standards, Timelines, Deliverables, Tracking, Approvals
Full Job Description
About us: Stanley 1913 - Built for Life® since 1913. The Stanley 1913 brand has fueled the human experience since the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today, our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popular Quencher™ series go beyond function, elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles. We’re a community of creators, builders, and inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimizes our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com. Position Overview We are looking for a Senior Manager, Color, Material & Finish (CMF) Development to join Stanley 1913. This position reports to the Director of CMF Studio. The role includes leading as a player-coach and leading the entire CMF Development and Production Art process across Softgoods and Hardgoods categories. This leader collaborates across departments including CMF Design, Industrial Design & Innovation, Product Management, and Supply Chain to transform creative vision into scalable, production-ready results. You will be accountable for operational excellence, process optimization, and team leadership, ensuring CMF consistency, innovation, and quality throughout the product portfolio. This is a hybrid role based in Seattle, WA (relocation not provided). What You’ll Do CMF Development Leadership & Execution Lead end-to-end CMF Development and Production Art execution across product categories, ensuring alignment with brand standards, creative intent, and product strategy. Drive the translation of CMF Build intent into manufacturable solutions across Inline, Express Lane, Partnerships, and Collaborations. Establish clear development plans, sample strategies, and quality standards to ensure product integrity and timely delivery. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with CMF Build, Product Management, Innovation, and Supply Chain to enable seamless integration ac
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