Creative Product Director

Oomf; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty product design firm in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Creative Product Director to lead and drive innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll define the creative strategy and oversee product development, collaborating closely with a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of industry experience, a passion for design, and a record of pushing creative boundaries. This role offers the chance to shape products that resonate with customers while upholding the brand's integrity and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product development and design innovation.
• Proven track record in creative leadership roles.
• Ability to translate market trends into product outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the creative and product strategy.
• Oversee new product development and design innovation.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Creative vision

Collaboration

Product innovation

Design execution

Job description

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A unique creative leadership opportunity to shape the future of this Australian specialty gifting brand, driving design innovation and growth.

• Strategic and creative visionary role
• Product innovation and design
• Strong team collaboration - Inner Melbourne location

Step into this key leadership role as Creative Product Director with this successful and much-loved Australian designer and manufacturer of specialty products. In this pivotal role, working as part of the executive leadership team, you will be instrumental in defining and driving the creative and product strategy for the company’s continued success.

You will take the helm of new product development and design innovation, working closely with a skilled design and production team to drive and deliver commercially compelling product ranges that reflect the brand's integrity and resonate with customers. You’ll set the vision and roadmap, overseeing the development process, managing the execution, and guiding the team through each phase. You will translate market trends, data insights and consumer needs into meaningful product outcomes that continue to delight customers.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for prioritising competing design demands and the collective efforts of Product Managers, Production, Sales, and Operations, ensuring product releases meet deadlines and performance expectations. You are a natural collaborator, able to build and maintain effective relationships with your colleagues, senior stakeholders and global customers and take pride in developing amazing brands and working with equally amazing people.

With 10+ years of industry experience in new product development and design innovation you are brilliantly creative - a confident self-starter who takes action and enjoys pushing boundaries to create the best products on the market.

We are looking for a true unicorn with a passion for design and strong creative vision who can lead, mentor and support the team to ensure they share the same vision whilst upholding the brand's reputation for quality and consistency.

This is a fantastic career opportunity to join a wonderful company who takes immense pride in their processes, team and products.

Please apply with your cover letter, CV and folio.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Design Services

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