Yeti Holdings
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When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side.
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 Color, Material, and Finish Developer supporting the CMF team, you will play a critical role in the development of CMF across YETI Food and Beverage products. As a part of this specialized team, you will pre-screen initial color samples in close collaboration with the CMF Lead and will work with external suppliers to ensure successful Color implementation. This role is part of YETI's Manufacturing Engineering team located in Xiamen, China.
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 and 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, gloss, texture, as well as excellent communication and project management skills.
Pre-screen color panels and samples with various Suppliers and/or Tiers, for color, texture and gloss while maintaining design intent set by CMF Team.
Develop color matches with Suppliers for specific YETI partnerships, following strict CMF matching specifications.
Clear understanding of color specifications and performance requirements of finishes.
Responsible for final color approval prior to starting mass production.
Communicate with Core Color team/Suppliers throughout the color trial process.
Constantly source new materials to maintain innovation within the CMF library.
BA or BS Degree in Color/CMF, Industrial Design, Product Design, or the equivalent in professional experience with evidence of exceptional ability documented in a portfolio.
At least 2 years of professional experience in CMF or Color design and development in a product / consumer-goods based company.
Demonstrate high color acuity and ability to pass the Munsell Hue Color Test with a superior score
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate CMF concepts and manufacturing process to cross-functional teams at all levels
Keen eye for detail and precision, with a passion for innovative and future focused CMF applications and emerging design technologies.
Ability to meet deliverables, based on milestones and deadlines set by Color Core team
Ability to manage multiple activities with possible pivots and show examples from previous production programs.
Consistently deliver high-quality work in an expedient manner.
Strong attention to detail, ability to self-manage, and anticipation of department needs and solutions.
Manage communication from different time zones.
Onsite: Role requires you to live/travel around Xiamen or Yongkang, China.
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.
All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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