CMF Designer, RBKS ID Team
Amazon
CMF Designer, RBKS ID Team
Job Description
We are seeking a Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer to join RBKS Industrial Design team. This role will lead the development and implementation of CMF strategies across Ring, Blink, and Amazon Key hardware product portfolio, driving innovation while ensuring aesthetic excellence, functionality, and reliability. The ideal candidate will combine creative vision with technical expertise to shape RBKS design through thoughtful material selection and finish development.Key job responsibilities• Lead end-to-end CMF development for Ring, Blink, Amazon Key hardware products, from concept to mass production• Develop and implement comprehensive CMF strategies aligned with Ring's brand identity and product vision• Conduct trend analysis and market research to inform color and material decisions• Create and present CMF proposals to stakeholders, including development teams and executives• Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility• Direct prototype development and oversee color/finish matching processes• Drive material innovation and sustainability initiatives• Maintain and document CMF specifications and guidelines• Coordinate with international teams and suppliers, including participation in global meetings• Build and maintain an internal library of materials and finishes• Lead advanced material research to support next-generation product development
Locations
- United States, CA, Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA, United States
Salary
Skills Required
- - Experience with prototyping and implementationintermediate
- - 5+ years of professional CMF design experience.intermediate
- - Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshotintermediate
- - Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and materialsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- - Experience with prototyping and implementation (experience)
- - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design or Master's Degree in CMF Design (degree in industrial design or master)
- - 5+ years of professional CMF design experience. (experience, 5 years)
- - Proven track record in hardware product development (experience)
- - Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot (experience)
- - Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials (experience)
- - Excellent color acuity (must pass Munsell Hue Color Test) (experience)
- - Strong project management and communication skills (experience)
- - Ability to work across time zones and travel internationally (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Experience in consumer electronics or smart home products (experience)
- - Knowledge of sustainable materials and manufacturing practices (experience)
- - Experience working with Asian manufacturers (experience)
- - Portfolio demonstrating successful CMF implementation in mass-production (experience)
- Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
Responsibilities
- • Lead end-to-end CMF development for Ring, Blink, Amazon Key hardware products, from concept to mass production
- • Develop and implement comprehensive CMF strategies aligned with Ring's brand identity and product vision
- • Conduct trend analysis and market research to inform color and material decisions
- • Create and present CMF proposals to stakeholders, including development teams and executives
- • Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility
- • Direct prototype development and oversee color/finish matching processes
- • Drive material innovation and sustainability initiatives
- • Maintain and document CMF specifications and guidelines
- • Coordinate with international teams and suppliers, including participation in global meetings
- • Build and maintain an internal library of materials and finishes
- • Lead advanced material research to support next-generation product development
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CMF Designer, RBKS ID Team
Amazon
CMF Designer, RBKS ID Team
Job Description
We are seeking a Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) Designer to join RBKS Industrial Design team. This role will lead the development and implementation of CMF strategies across Ring, Blink, and Amazon Key hardware product portfolio, driving innovation while ensuring aesthetic excellence, functionality, and reliability. The ideal candidate will combine creative vision with technical expertise to shape RBKS design through thoughtful material selection and finish development.Key job responsibilities• Lead end-to-end CMF development for Ring, Blink, Amazon Key hardware products, from concept to mass production• Develop and implement comprehensive CMF strategies aligned with Ring's brand identity and product vision• Conduct trend analysis and market research to inform color and material decisions• Create and present CMF proposals to stakeholders, including development teams and executives• Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility• Direct prototype development and oversee color/finish matching processes• Drive material innovation and sustainability initiatives• Maintain and document CMF specifications and guidelines• Coordinate with international teams and suppliers, including participation in global meetings• Build and maintain an internal library of materials and finishes• Lead advanced material research to support next-generation product development
Locations
- United States, CA, Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA, United States
Salary
Skills Required
- - Experience with prototyping and implementationintermediate
- - 5+ years of professional CMF design experience.intermediate
- - Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshotintermediate
- - Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and materialsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- - Experience with prototyping and implementation (experience)
- - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design or Master's Degree in CMF Design (degree in industrial design or master)
- - 5+ years of professional CMF design experience. (experience, 5 years)
- - Proven track record in hardware product development (experience)
- - Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot (experience)
- - Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials (experience)
- - Excellent color acuity (must pass Munsell Hue Color Test) (experience)
- - Strong project management and communication skills (experience)
- - Ability to work across time zones and travel internationally (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Experience in consumer electronics or smart home products (experience)
- - Knowledge of sustainable materials and manufacturing practices (experience)
- - Experience working with Asian manufacturers (experience)
- - Portfolio demonstrating successful CMF implementation in mass-production (experience)
- Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
Responsibilities
- • Lead end-to-end CMF development for Ring, Blink, Amazon Key hardware products, from concept to mass production
- • Develop and implement comprehensive CMF strategies aligned with Ring's brand identity and product vision
- • Conduct trend analysis and market research to inform color and material decisions
- • Create and present CMF proposals to stakeholders, including development teams and executives
- • Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility
- • Direct prototype development and oversee color/finish matching processes
- • Drive material innovation and sustainability initiatives
- • Maintain and document CMF specifications and guidelines
- • Coordinate with international teams and suppliers, including participation in global meetings
- • Build and maintain an internal library of materials and finishes
- • Lead advanced material research to support next-generation product development
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