Hardware Design Manager

Brick•Chicago, IL

11d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brick is transforming how people interact with technology—helping people minimize distractions, reclaim focus, and live more intentionally. Our physical device and companion app turn smartphones from sources of distraction into tools for presence and productivity. We’re on a mission to help people take back control of their time and attention so they can focus on what matters most—and we’re building a team of thoughtful, driven people to make that happen. We're looking for a Hardware Design Manager to lead the launch of our next wave of hardware — from hero products that define the Brick experience to the accessories, color drops, and gift sets that turn one-time buyers into repeat customers. This is a builder's role: you'll take products from the first concept sketch all the way to the factory floor, owning vendor relationships, sample timelines, and margin tradeoffs along the way. You'll partner directly with design, supply chain, and marketing — and report to our Sr. Director of Hardware and Supply Chain — in a role built for someone who wants real ownership and wants to see their work in customers' hands.

Requirements

3+ years in project or product management
Track record juggling multiple projects and vendors at once, without dropping a ball
Sharp organizational instincts and a bias for hitting timelines
A communicator who can rally design, ops, and marketing around a decision and keep things moving
Comfort owning tradeoffs where cost, design, and timeline pull in different directions

Nice To Haves

Background in DTC, startups, or physical product launches
Comfort working with overseas supply chains
An eye for design — you can critique a concept, render, or sample and know what's working
Hands-on design chops (CAD, iterating on renders between design cycles)

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end launches for physical products, from concept to shelf
Lead the design process — specs, colorways, materials, and packaging, start to finish
Build and manage vendor relationships, negotiating timelines and terms that keep projects on track
Coordinate sample cycles and manage revisions until designs are launch-ready
Own cost and margin tradeoffs with direct P&L impact — you'll know exactly how each decision affects the bottom line
Build and run the cross-functional launch calendar that keeps design, supply chain, and marketing moving in step
Spot risks in timelines or vendor delivery early, and drive contingency plans before they become problems
Partner with marketing to make sure launches land with the right story and the right timing