3D CAD experience required; Solidworks, Keyshot, and Creo preferred
Management experience required
Responsibilities
Oversee and guide the industrial design team to deliver compelling product designs
Identify, present, and implement home décor trends including color, material, finish, and style
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and sales teams
Ensure on-schedule delivery of designs and manage the department budget
Analyze consumer behavior and ensure designs meet current and emerging needs
Occasional travel for overseas sourcing trips
Act as a hands-on working manager, championing design within the company
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape design direction for well-known brands
Engagement with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaborative skills
Potential for international travel, broadening professional experience
Hands-on role that allows for direct impact on product development
Dynamic work environment focused on innovation and trendsetting
Full Job Description
Summary
The Industrial Design Manager oversees the design direction and product development for all lighting and ceiling fans for our Hunter Fan and Casablanca brands. They will identify design trends, managing team capacity, analyze project portfolio gaps, and leveraging outside resources. Must be a vocal champion of design within the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and guide industrial design team to deliver compelling product design that meets consumer, brand, and business needs
Identify, present, and implement home décor trends including color, material, finish, and style
Work cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and sales
Measures of success include on-schedule delivery of designs, strong portfolio management, and organization of department budget
Understand consumer behavior and usage patterns - ensure designs meet current and emerging consumer needs, trends, and behaviors
Occasional travel, including overseas sourcing trips
Strong on-trend industrial design ability a must. Role is a hands-on working manager
Perform other duties as assigned that contribute to Hunter Fan success
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design or related field
Minimum 7 years of industrial design experience (relevant higher education will be considered)
Experience designing for branded product preferred
