Industrial Design Manager

Pelican is seeking a visionary and experienced Industrial Design Manager to lead the design and development of innovative consumer products. In this leadership role, you will guide a talented network of industrial design groups to create functional, aesthetically compelling, and user-centric products that resonate with consumers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to bring products from concept to production. Your expertise in industrial and textile design, along with your ability to inspire a team, will drive the creation of products that delight users and meet business objectives. Pelican product development prides itself with tried and tested industry leading products and solutions that protect all that you value. Pelican products are made with exceptional durability, enduring quality, and high performance in mind. We are seeking team members that embrace that mission to innovate and provide user centered design and engineering solutions. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDesign Leadership and Mastery:Practice user-centered design, mastery of utilizing various design methodologies to manage design development activities, translating consumer insights into innovative product solutions. Articulate design intent for manufacturing execution, leveraging proven experience in concept-to-production mastery and manufacturing knowledge and providing team leadership. Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with global cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, marketing, and product development etc, to ensure seamless integration of design concepts into the product development process and uphold design integrity throughout the cycle. Quality Standards and Innovation:Maintain high quality standards for design throughout the product lifecycle, staying updated on industry trends, innovations, and materials. Solve complex problems by challenging assumptions and driving innovative approaches through emerging product trends or technologies. Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards to ensure consistent quality and innovation. Process Improvement and Project Management:Identify areas for process improvement within the design and engineering department, implementing enhancements to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency. Oversee the full industrial design workload across team members, spanning multiple product categories from concept ideation to final product delivery, while developing and maintaining project timelines to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints. Strategic Vision and Brand Alignment:Understand Pelicans product categories and contribute to defining the company's future product development strategies, aligning with business objectives and customer needs. Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the full product development cycle, navigating technical and business constraints to achieve optimal quality outcomes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS7+ years of professional experience as a designer in small appliances, consumer electronics, medical devices, or related industries, demonstrating a proven track record of successfully delivering products through the production process. 3+ years management experience, demonstrating the ability to effectively lead and mentor an internal or external design team. Skilled in driving team collaboration and conducting workshops to foster innovation, while accelerating the delivery of high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes without sacrificing quality. Proven ability to meet deadlines and react swiftly to new information, with the capacity to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team, while leading and inspiring team members to achieve collective goals. Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication, adept at fostering effective collaboration across teams, and proficient in delivering impactful key messages through compelling storytelling, tailored for cross-discipline teams and senior leadership communication. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Solid understanding and proven experience in mass-production part design and manufacturing principles. Proficiency in 2D/3D design tools including sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks and Keyshot. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel). A robust portfolio showcasing original creative work that highlights the product development process. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BS in Industrial Design or a related product development/discipline. 4+ plus years in textile related field, preferably consumer soft goods. Familiarity with AI-driven design techniques is desirable. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONActively supports and complies with Pelican's objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement. Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels. Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager. Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice. Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be ?occasionally? required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers). While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be ?occasionally? required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch). Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Created: 2025-01-31