Senior Design Leader
Core
Define the future design direction of floorcare products by leading Design Research and Industrial Design teams to translate consumer insights into compelling product concepts.
Role type
Senior Design Leader (Industrial Design)
Builds
Consumer-facing floorcare products (cleaning devices) for global markets
Domain
Consumer goods / Home appliances / Floorcare
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Industrial Design philosophy definition, Design Research leadership, Human Centred Design, Consumer insight translation, Cross-functional partnership with Engineering/Advanced Development, Ergonomics and usability expertise, Manufacturing processes and DFM understanding, Concept development from opportunity to validated direction, Creative team building and talent development, Strategic storytelling and stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Industrial/Product Design, Experience in multidisciplinary design team leadership, Workshop facilitation and design sprint leadership
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Define and champion Industrial Design philosophy and creative vision across product portfolios; Lead and develop Design Research and Industrial Design teams; Translate consumer insights into design strategies and opportunity areas; Partner with Advanced Development to shape future concepts and prototypes; Align concepts with Product Management on brand positioning and commercial strategy; Drive world-class Design Research to influence strategic decisions; Co-lead concept generation workshops and design reviews; Establish high standards for design execution and visual communication; Champion design excellence balancing desirability, feasibility, and viability; Inspire and develop high-performing design teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
