Design Director: Lead Visionary, Human-Centered Products

Vax; Droitwich Spa; Ibrido; GBP 90.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work model

Career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Vax seeks a Design Director to lead Design Research and Industrial Design, shaping the future direction of our floorcare products. You will establish a design philosophy across portfolios and mentor teams to deliver exceptional consumer experiences.

You will collaborate with Advanced Development and Product Management to translate insights into innovative, differentiated concepts and high-quality executions.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Product Design (Master’s advantageous).
• 12+ years experience in Industrial Design, including 5+ years leading multidisciplinary design teams in consumer product development.
• Proven experience defining design strategies, product experiences and ID philosophies to strengthen brands and create differentiation.
• Strong background in Design Research and Human Centred Design, with experience translating consumer insights into product opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Engineering and Advanced Development (Innovation) teams to create future product concepts and demonstrator prototypes.
• Excellent understanding of ergonomics, usability, product architectures, manufacturing processes and DFM.
• Experience leading concept development from early opportunity identification through to a validate design direction.
• Outstanding communication, story telling and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at every level.
• Experience facilitating workshops, design sprints and multidisciplinary ideation sessions.
• A proven track record of developing creative talent, building team capabilities and influencing standards across a business for design.

Mansioni

• Define and champion the Industrial Design philosophy, principles and creative vision across future product portfolios.
• Lead and develop our Design Research and Industrial Design teams. Building a culture of creativity, collaboration and design excellence.
• Translate consumer insight into meaningful product experiences, design strategies and opportunity areas.
• Partner with Advanced Development to shape future concepts, ensuring that emerging technologies are transformed into desirable intuitive and differentiated solutions.
• Work alongside Product Management to align future concepts with consumer needs, brand positioning and our commercial strategy.
• Drive world class Design Research, working closely with the Consumer Insight team to influence product direction and strategic decisions.
• Co-Lead concept generation, creative workshops and design reviews to inspire bold thinking and cross functional collaboration.
• Establish high standards for Industrial Design, execution, storytelling, visual communication and concept quality.
• Champion design excellence throughout the innovation process, balancing consumer desirability, technical feasibility and commercial viability.
• Inspire and develop a high performing design team while building strong relationships across the wider organisation.

Conoscenze

Industrial Design

Team Leadership

Design Research

Human Centred Design

Workshop Facilitation

Storytelling

Cross-Functional Influence

Ergonomics

Concept Development

Brand Differentiation

Presentation Skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Industrial / Product Design

Descrizione del lavoro

Vax seeks a Design Director to lead Design Research and Industrial Design, shaping the future direction of our floorcare products. You will establish a design philosophy across portfolios and mentor teams to deliver exceptional consumer experiences.

You will collaborate with Advanced Development and Product Management to translate insights into innovative, differentiated concepts and high-quality executions.