CMF Production Artist (Temporary Assignment)

About us: Stanley - Built for Life® since 1913. 

Stanley 1913 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 QuencherTM 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 minimize our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com. 

Position Overview

Join our growing creative team at Stanley as a CMF Production Artist (Temp)! You will work closely with the CMF Design team, reporting to the Senior CMF Design Manager. Partner with teams in Product Development, Product Management, Industrial Design, and Engineering to construct compelling artwork and finishes that promotes a collaborative and environmentally-conscious way of living.

This role requires you to work in a hybrid capacity out of the Seattle, WA area and is a 6-month temp assignment.

About the role

• Supporting the creation and development of artwork and finish for all Stanley product categories.
• Set up and maintenance of all artwork and placement files for production.
• Adherence to project deadlines and expectations assigned by the manager.
• Daily communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams both domestic and overseas.
• Ensure all work adheres to Stanley brand standards and follows industry guidelines.
• Join brainstorming sessions with the CMF team and cross-functional partners to create innovative concepts that encourage consumers, uphold the Stanley brand, and align with business goals.
• Tap into design and industry trends and share research and inspiration with the greater team.
• Dieline and asset library maintenance.
• Take an active role in growing the artwork production function at Stanley.

About you

• Outstanding taste and a passion for product, with a balance of creativity and technical skills. Love collaborating creatively and applying technical artwork on products.
• Expertise in crafting pattern repeats and production-ready artwork files.
• Highly motivated – taking ownership of projects and at the same time, being objective and responsive to feedback.
• Confident and able to take initiative with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbally and visually.
• Familiar with 'progression' in the context of multiple iterations of testing and learning, or equivalent experience.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud – Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong affinity with food, beverage, and lifestyle products.

Education and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Fine Arts or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional production artwork experience.
• Hardgoods or softgoods experience required, specifically knowledge of printing and finishing processes.
• PLM experience a plus.
• Online portfolio representing current relevant work.

#LI-Hybrid

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley 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 is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley, 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.

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings   

Stanley 1913 is part of Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately owned enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. These include HAVI Supply Chain, tms, Stanley 1913, and Continental, which provide 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 Stanley 1913 with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.