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# Sr. Manager, CMF Development at Stanley 1913

- **Company:** Stanley 1913
- **Location:** Seattle, WA
- **Compensation:** $140k–$160k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stanley1913-us/jobs/5457742008

## 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](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanley1913.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAndrea.Chagnon%40stanley1913.com%7C971b7bf9988b47e7adf508dd812add5d%7C27959d69353d41ae8de5172f501a3ce8%7C0%7C0%7C638808743332055426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BPEz8SJTr6ZVtJVRo5knTQR%2F%2BdKsCI%2FufWGRwCtZAYo%3D&reserved=0).

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Color, Material and Finish Development Manager to join our growing community at Stanley 1913. This position reports directly to the Director of Color Material Finish Studio. Serve as a player-coach for the Color Material Finish Development team and collaborate closely with CMF Development leaders, CMF Design Manager, Industrial Design & Innovation, Product Management & Supply Chain. In your role you will be responsible for leading Color Material Finish Development and Production Art execution, workflow, and cross-functional alignment across Softgoods and Hardgoods product categories while reinforcing brand consistency, innovation, and operational excellence.

## What You'll Do

- Lead CMF Development and Production Art execution across Softgoods and Hardgoods, ensuring alignment with Stanley 1913’s creative vision, brand standards, and product strategy.
- Translate CMF Design intent across Inline, Express Lane, Partnerships, and Collaborations in close partnership with CMF Design, Product Management, and Supply Chain.
- Oversee CMF development workflows, timelines, deliverables, and PLM data to ensure visibility, accuracy, and alignment across the end-to-end product development process.
- Partner with manufacturing and internal teams to resolve development challenges, mitigate risk, and support new product development, prototyping, and innovation.
- Drive continuous improvement of CMF standards, commercialization processes, digital color systems, PLM tools, workflows, documentation, and SOPs.
- Lead sample reviews and manage development samples, seasonal storage, and archives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop CMF Developers and Production Artists while fostering an inclusive, collaborative CMF Studio culture.
- Travel to the APAC region approximately twice annually to support onsite development activities.
- Must have Superior Discrimination of Farnsworth Munsell Hue 100 test.

## Who You Are

- Minimum of 10 years of experience within Color Material Finish Development with global manufacturing experience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience as people manager.
- Hardgoods and Softgoods experience with CMF Development.
- Shown experience leading sophisticated CMF Development programs within cross-functional product development environments.
- Strong understanding of color, materials, finishes, decoration methods, and on-product artwork application of hardgoods and softgoods.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and partners simultaneously.
- Strong decision-making abilities grounded in brand-led product design and supply chain capabilities.
- Experience with soft goods construction methods and documentation preferred.
- Strategic, consumer-focused and logistics-inclusive solutioning skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both visual and verbal.
- Highly collaborative, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Comfortable working through iterative, test-and-learn development and systems enhancement processes.
- Flexible and adaptable due to the evolving needs of a growing brand.
- Proficiency in PLM Systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Digital color management required with ability to use and interpret spectral data.
- Ability to travel if required.

Stanley 1913 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley 1913 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to recruiting@stanley1913.com.

Stanley 1913 is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley 1913, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Salary Range $140,000—$160,000 USD

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings

The Stanley 1913 brand is owned by Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately held enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies, including HAVI Supply Chain, tms, and Continental.  Morgan Street Holdings’ portfolio provides best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, innovative consumer products, and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employs over 10,000 people and serves 300+ customers across the globe.

Morgan Street Holdings supports the Stanley 1913 brand with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.

## About Stanley 1913

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Stanley 1913 is an American brand of reusable drinkware and food containers, best known for its iconic vacuum-insulated bottles and the viral Quencher tumbler line.
- **Entity Type**: Private (brand owned by Pacific Market International, a subsidiary of HAVI Group LP)
- **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1913
- **Founders**: William Stanley Jr.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Consumer goods – drinkware and food storage
- **Target customers**: B2C (outdoor enthusiasts, commuters, lifestyle consumers) and B2B (corporate gifts, retail partnerships)
- **Mission / purpose**: “Built For Life™” – creating durable, reusable products that reduce single-use waste and fuel life’s adventures.

## Products & Services
- **Stanley Quencher (Tumbler)**: The viral insulated tumbler line (since 2020) that drove explosive brand growth. Available in multiple sizes and colors.
- **Classic Vacuum Bottles**: The original all-steel thermos, a heritage product since 1913.
- **Mugs, Growlers, Food Jars**: Insulated mugs, growlers for beverages, and food containers for on-the-go meals.
- **Backpacks & Soft Goods**: Newer product category (backpack experience, soft goods) indicating expansion beyond drinkware.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly disclosed (LinkedIn estimates $15M, but brand is part of larger PMI/HAVI entity; actual brand-level revenue likely higher). Total funding: Not applicable (bootstrapped brand under corporate ownership).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by HAVI Group LP (through Pacific Market International). Key retail partners include Target, Walmart, Amazon.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 15.3% YoY to 713 employees (as of mid-2026).
  - Operating in 20 countries (Brazil, Netherlands, Philippines, China, South Korea, etc.).
  - Active job postings (10 open roles) across engineering, design, sales, and merchandising.
  - Expanding product line into soft goods (backpacks) and technical apparel.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand Heritage**: Over 110 years of trust and recognition, with a loyal consumer base.
- **Viral Product Success**: The Quencher tumbler became a cultural phenomenon, driving massive organic demand and social media presence.
- **Sustainability Credentials**: “Built For Life” durability reduces disposable waste; commitment to recycled materials and sustainable supply chain.
- **Global Distribution**: Presence in major retailers worldwide and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Expansion**: Moving beyond drinkware into soft goods (backpacks, technical apparel) to capture a wider lifestyle audience.
- **International Growth**: Strengthening presence in APAC (Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai) and EMEA.
- **Digital & DTC**: Enhancing e-commerce experience and leveraging social media to maintain brand momentum.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Continuing to innovate with recycled materials and circular economy initiatives.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: A blend of heritage and innovation – “timeless spirit with wild imagination.” Emphasis on sustainability and making a lasting impact.
- **Global Opportunities**: Offices in Seattle (HQ), Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and other locations. Roles span engineering, design, marketing, and supply chain.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated, but roles in Seattle, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai suggest a mix of remote and on-site. LinkedIn data shows a large sales and marketing team.
- **Perks & Engineering Culture**: Focus on product creation, technical development (soft goods), and data analytics. Notable engineering roles in Ho Chi Minh City (Senior Manager Product Engineering, Technical Developer). The brand is experiencing growth, offering career progression.
- **Recent Departures**: Some senior leaders left in early 2026 (VP of Product Creation, Director of Infrastructure), indicating potential restructuring or new leadership opportunities.

## Sources
1. [stanley1913.com – About page](https://www.stanley1913.com/pages/about-stanley)
2. [LinkedIn – Stanley 1913 company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stanley-1913)
3. [Greenhouse – Stanley 1913 jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stanley1913-us)
4. [stanley1913.com – Careers](https://www.stanley1913.com/blogs/careers)

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