Product Design Director, Studio Lead

MillerKnoll; Stamford (CT); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Design Within Reach is seeking a Product Design Director to lead DWR Studio and set the creative direction for our original product portfolio. The role combines design leadership with strategic business thinking to ensure premium, enduring modern design across furniture, lighting, accessories, and textiles.

You will translate market and consumer insights into a differentiated product strategy, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and partner across merchandising, product development, sourcing,

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from an accredited university.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive industrial design experience, with at least five years leading design teams.
• Demonstrated success designing and bringing premium furniture or consumer products to market.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating world-class industrial design, product thinking, and creative leadership.
• Deep knowledge of furniture manufacturing, materials, construction techniques, ergonomics, and product engineering.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing creative teams.
• Strong understanding of premium consumer brand and modern design history.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and executive-level influencing skills.

Responsabilités

• Creative Leadership: Partner with the SVP, Creative Director to define and execute the long-term creative vision for DWR Studio.
• Product Strategy: Translate consumer insights into a differentiated product strategy and portfolio evolution.
• Design Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the industrial design team and cross-functional partnerships.
• Product Development: Oversee the design process from concept through production and ensure design intent.
• External Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with designers, studios, manufacturers, and partners.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Description du poste

Design Within Reach is seeking a Product Design Director to lead DWR Studio and set the creative direction for our original product portfolio. The role combines design leadership with strategic business thinking to ensure premium, enduring modern design across furniture, lighting, accessories, and textiles.

You will translate market and consumer insights into a differentiated product strategy, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and partner across merchandising, product development, sourcing,