Design Director - Lead Global Product Design

Techtronic Industries; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vax, part of TTI Global Floorcare, is seeking a Design Director to shape the future of product design across the Vax and Hoover brands. You will lead Design Research and Industrial Design teams, translating consumer insights into compelling product concepts that balance desirability, feasibility, and viability.

In this role, you will collaborate with Advanced Development, Engineering and Product Management to deliver innovative, consumer-focused experiences, while inspiring and developing a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Product Design; Master’s advantageous.
• 12+ years in Industrial Design with 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong design strategies and ID philosophies to strengthen brands and differentiation.
• Extensive Design Research and Human-Centred Design experience translating insights into opportunities.
• Experience partnering with Engineering and Advanced Development to create future concepts.
• Excellent ergonomics, usability, product architectures, and DFM knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead concept development from opportunity to validated direction.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling and presentation skills for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the Industrial Design philosophy across future product portfolios.
• Lead and develop Design Research and Industrial Design teams.
• Translate consumer insight into meaningful product experiences and opportunities.
• Partner with Advanced Development to shape concepts and prototypes.
• Work with Product Management to align concepts with brand and commercial strategy.
• Drive Design Research and influence product direction with Consumer Insight teams.
• Co-Lead concept generation, workshops and design reviews for bold thinking.

Skills

Design Leadership

Industrial Design

Team Leadership

Design Research

Human-Centered Design

Engineering Collaboration

Ergonomics Knowledge

Storytelling & Presentation

Workshop Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Product Design

Master's advantageous

Job description

Vax, part of TTI Global Floorcare, is seeking a Design Director to shape the future of product design across the Vax and Hoover brands. You will lead Design Research and Industrial Design teams, translating consumer insights into compelling product concepts that balance desirability, feasibility, and viability.

In this role, you will collaborate with Advanced Development, Engineering and Product Management to deliver innovative, consumer-focused experiences, while inspiring and developing a