Design Project Manager

Heath Ceramics•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and five showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in pay equity, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work. Heath Ceramics is seeking a Design Project Manager to join our team. This is a highly cross-functional role, working closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Creative, Operations, and Sales teams to drive projects from concept through launch. We’re looking for an experienced collaborator who can build alignment across diverse stakeholders and keep projects moving forward with clarity and momentum.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
5-7+ years experience in project and program management, ideally with a focus on physical product development
Experience with or interest in various project management methodologies
An alignment to Heath’s values of sustainability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and preservation of craft
Exceptional attention to detail, and the capacity to develop an understanding of when to pursue perfection and when good is good enough
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at different sizes and durations simultaneously
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Passion for process, innovation, and design
Experience with Asana and Google Suite or similar tools is a must

Nice To Haves

Experience with Figma preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the physical product design and development processes for concurrent projects, including managing overall timelines, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks during testing, and leading weekly team check ins
Partner closely with our marketing and web teams to bring our products, partnerships, and stories to life for our customers, ensuring clarity across teams for a successful and compelling launch
Lead special projects in close collaboration with Manufacturing & Warehouse, Operations, Sales, and other Creative teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution
Continuously optimize end-to-end team processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, and agility across all areas of operations in partnership with the Creative Ops team
Support a collaborative studio environment by coordinating team off-sites, facilitating team rituals, and contributing to a positive and inclusive team experience
Champion a high standard of design excellence by integrating design thinking across projects and encouraging cross-functional appreciation for quality