Newell Brands · 2 weeks ago
CMF Design Manager- Soft Goods
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNewell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands. They are seeking a CMF Design Manager- Soft Goods to lead a team of designers in creating compelling, consumer-centered solutions while overseeing Fashion Design for their global Baby brands.
ConsumerConsumer GoodsFashionHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design process for baby gear, ensuring products balance fashion aesthetics, consumer trends, safety, and functional performance
Develop seasonal design direction, color/material/finish (CMF) strategy, and trend-right palettes for soft goods, trims, and textiles across baby gear categories
Partner with Soft Goods Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, and Brand Marketing to ensure cohesive product storytelling and alignment with brand identity
Translate consumer insights and market research into compelling fashion-driven designs that enhance consumer appeal and brand differentiation
Build and present mood boards, trend forecasts, and concept presentations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of design assets within development timelines
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors on material sourcing, fabric development, and print execution to ensure quality and manufacturability
Review prototypes and production samples to maintain design integrity and meet standards
Guide, mentor, and develop a team of designers to drive creativity, innovation, and growth
Champion sustainability and innovation by exploring eco-friendly fabrics, finishes, and processes
Ensure all designs comply with regulatory requirements and product safety standards specific to juvenile products
Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and fashion industry influences to keep Newell baby brands trend-relevant and competitive
Partner with brand marketing and sales teams to provide fashion direction
Qualification
Required
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Fashion, CMF, Industrial Design, or related design field
10+ years of relevant experience in corporate or consulting design
Expert color acuity; can identify & reference frequently used colors within fashion palette
Ability to travel at least once per quarter
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced People Management cultivating high-performance culture through clear expectations, tailored coaching, and career development while championing diversity and managing workload effectively
Strategic Thinking translating business strategy into fashion design direction by identifying opportunities and championing bold concepts that drive differentiation and growth. Critical thinking with Gen AI
Advanced Aesthetic Sensibilities mastery in pattern, color, material, and finish. Aligns aesthetic paradigms with brand identity while managing biases for commercial impact
Champions Consumer Empathy through trend-aligned designs informed by insights embedded in workflows, ensuring decisions reflect trends and user needs
Drives Trend Alignment through comprehensive global research, synthesizing findings into actionable insights and seasonal forecasts for leadership
Expert Color Strategy developing cohesive palettes across materials while balancing aesthetic vision with feasibility and brand identity
Expert Fabric Development from concept through execution, selecting materials aligned with aesthetic, quality, and cost goals while maintaining design intent
Clear Design Context through powerful storytelling and compelling prompts. Expert LLM use. Proficient with ChatGPT, MS CoPilot or equivalents
Extensive 2D design skills leveraging Gen AI exploration. Advanced editing and composition. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Kaledo, Midjourney, Vizcom or equivalents
Expert 3D design visualization with advanced rendering and Gen AI CAD skills. Proficient with Keyshot, Substance, Kaedim or equivalents
Company
Newell Brands
Newell Brands is a consumer goods company that offers commercial, learning, and recreation products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5B2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2022-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Chris Peterson
President & CEO
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Valerie Longs
Vice President
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