Director, Product and Design
Core
Own the industrial design of electric vessels, the software experiences that run them, and the product vision/strategy tying them together.
Role type
Director, Product and Design (Hardware/Software Generalist)
Builds
Electric marine vessels (tugs, ferries, defense), onboard digital interfaces, and mobile applications
Domain
Marine industry / Electric mobility / Hardware-Software integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial design, UI/UX design, product strategy, team leadership, supplier relationship management, manufacturing process knowledge, design toolchain fluency, presentation skills
Preferred skills
Software-defined hardware experience, AI tool usage, passion for electric vehicles/marine industry, prior boat exposure
Technologies
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, NX, KeyShot, Unreal
Responsibilities
Define and evangelize research-backed product vision; direct exterior/interior vessel design from concept to production; direct UI/UX of onboard displays and mobile apps; execute high-leverage design work (sketches, models, prototypes); recruit and mentor designers; collaborate with engineering/manufacturing/sales; manage external suppliers; present decisions to executive team/board
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership
