Senior Innovation Design Lead for Connected Beverages

PepsiCo

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 262,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

PepsiCo Design & Innovation is seeking a senior manager to steer the future of the SodaStream ecosystem. You will blend strategy with industrial design leadership and guide cross-functional teams to translate insights into viable products, services, and connected experiences.

Reporting to the Head of SodaStream Industrial Design, you will shape innovation platforms, drive concept development, and personally contribute to prototyping, storytelling, and execution while partnering with Engineering,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field.
10+ years leading innovation, industrial design, or product experience development.
Proven track record bringing innovative consumer products, services, or experiences from concept to market.
Exceptional industrial design portfolio demonstrating excellence in innovation, strategy, product design and execution.
Deep expertise in design thinking, innovation methodologies, and human-centered design.
Strong understanding of product development, engineering processes, manufacturing technologies, and commercialization.
Outstanding form development, visualization, sketching, prototyping, and storytelling capabilities.
Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling and visualization tools.
Experience developing connected products, ecosystems, or integrated consumer experiences is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Define holistic design strategies connecting brand, product, packaging, digital experiences, services, and future ecosystems.
Ensure innovation activity supports transforming SodaStream into a connected beverage platform.
Integrate consumer needs, brand objectives, sustainability priorities, and business goals into a cohesive vision.
Monitor trends to identify opportunities for disruption and growth.
Lead and personally contribute to creating world-class product experiences from exploration to commercialization.
Drive form exploration, interaction design, UX, CMF, and product architecture.
Create compelling narratives and storytelling frameworks to align stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional teams and external agencies to deliver breakthrough outcomes.