At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
As a CMF/Color Developer, Soft Goods supporting the CMF team, you are the catalyst in bringing YETI Color Design vision to production reality. This role owns color development and on-time delivery of all SG seasonal SKUS from concept confirmation to commercialization, upholding and elevating color excellence in both visual execution and production feasibility in accordance with YETI Brand & Quality standards.
You hold the highest standards for quality and attention to detail, have a keen eye for color, build strong relationships with other team members and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You have demonstrated knowledge of color, materials product construction, manufacturing processes, solid comprehension of CMF design and proven ability to proactively problem solve to meet CMF intent. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years of experience, an eye for color, as well as excellent communication and project management skills.
Requirements
BA or BS Degree , Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design or the equivalent in professional experience
5+ years industry experience in CMF or Color Design for product/consumer goods company
Textile Science or Dye/Pigment Chemistry related education or experience Strong knowledge of fabric construction / finishing properties and how that can affect color
Ability to demonstrate a passing score on the Munsell Hue Color Test is preferred
Effective time management, acting with a sense of urgency
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Immaculate attention to detail and an active problem solver
Passion for innovative and future focused CMF applications and emerging design technologies
Some international travel required
Assets
Textile Science or Dye/Pigment Chemistry related education or experience PLM experience
Passion for innovative and future focused CMF applications and emerging design technologies
Adobe Creative Suite
Spectrophotometer experience using Xrite or Datacolor platform
Experience with Print/Pattern surface treatment
Key responsibilities:
Lab Dips (Digital Management)
Maintain Seasonal Color Specification Library (in partnership with Design)
Vendor Communications for kick off, tracking and lab dip review comments (300+ 1st submits per 6M)
Lab Dip Creation, Documentation, Confirmation
Upload CF performance data provided by T2's to raw material specification Document Dye methods in material properties
Spectrophotomter, Create and maintain a color reference library of physical standards
Provide end of season metrics on level of color requests and adoption rate Measure and track supplier performance related to return time, color match and color communication
Monitoring lead times for lab dips across suppliers, following up with any missing dips and anticipating delays due to staying informed regarding factory closures.
Lab Dips (Physical Management):
Color standard ordering, tracking, cataloguing, and dispatch to T2 suppliers
Daily collection of mail, organization of RM by supplier, and seasonal records
Timely visual review of all color submits with detailed articulation and documentation of appropriate refinement comments and final approvals (to be coordinated with Color Design Lead)
Conduct timely visual (light box) and digital (spectrophotometer) review of all color submits with detailed articulation and documentation of appropriate refinement comments (300-400 per ½)
Coordinate collaboration meetings with Food and Beverage & Gear and Equipment Color Leads on key seasonal and color alignment initiatives highlighting proposed matches and calling out key feasibility concerns
Production & BOMS (Digital Management):
Support Color Design & Category Merchandising with loading seasonal color SKUS to Product Line into Centric PLM
Support Color Design & Product Development in seasonal Color BOM and Color Visual population process, ensuring RM specifications are set up for all new raw materials in time for BOM population.
Assist in the proofing process that Color BOMs filled by PD match Color Visuals provided by Color Design and ensuring all RM color dips are accounted for.
Partner with Quality Team, Materials Development & T2 factories on setting production color specifications for new material developments.
Production & BOMS (Physical Management):
Conduct Physical and Digital reviews of 1st Production yardage of all require RM ensuring they meet YETI spec, responsible for final approval prior to Mass production.
Support Quality & Sourcing Team in troubleshooting color match issues in production
Support Product Development in accuracy check of physical Color Samples to Product BOM communicating approvals/refinement comments as required. Support CMF Design & PM & Product Management in management and organization of SG Color Samples
Coordinate yearly calibration of light booth & spectrophotometer
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