Manager of Product Design

Learning Resources•Vernon Hills, IL

4d•$125,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Manager of Product Design on hand2mind’s Design team, you will be responsible for bringing products to life. The Manager of Product Design will manage a team of industrial designers and oversee the entire product design process. This includes setting high standards for industrial design and safety standards; tracking budgets; planning resources effectively; and working cross-functionally with the Product Development and Marketing teams.

Requirements

BS/BA in Industrial Design, Toy Design or equivalent
8-10 years of consumer product development experience in the toy and game industry
Excellent sketching, rendering, and graphic design skills
Able to meet multiple, challenging deadlines and work within budgets
Excellent at solving problems creatively and/or knowing when to seek help
Proficient in Adobe Creative suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficient in 3D CAD (Rhinoceros preferred), KeyShot and 3D printing
Intimately familiar with plastic materials and general manufacturing process
Able to effectively communicate with key stakeholders including colleagues, executive team, vendors, and customers

Nice To Haves

Portfolio demonstrating innovative thinking with on-trend designs in consumer products, preferably with some toy design
Travel to tradeshows 1-2 times per year
Travel to China up to 1 time per year

Responsibilities

Manage and coach a team of Industrial Designers to foster creativity and ensure new products are developed within budget
Oversee the industrial design process, encouraging innovative brainstorming, sketches, mockups, 3D CAD, and renderings
Balance workload among the team and freelancers, adapting to the business’s evolving needs throughout the year
Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, and Sales to shape go-to-market strategies
Manage or support product revamps as needed throughout the year
Participate as an integral part of the Product Development Leadership Team, demonstrating flexibility to take on projects as needed