Helen of Troy
Manager, Design & Innovation
Helen of Troy, Edgewater, New Jersey, us, 07020
Join our Marketing Team at Helen of Troy as our
Manager, Design & Innovation
(hybrid work onsite 3 days a week), and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon.Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!
Work Location:
Edgewater, NJ - Hybrid, 3 days a week in office
What you will be doing:This is a global position supporting all regions and brands of the organization. The Design + Innovation team plays a key role in strategic pipeline definition, consumer insight research and creative direction, management, and execution of all new product launch initiatives.A key function of this position involves partnering with brand managers and engineering program managers across the global and regional marketing organizations of the company. The cross-functional teams plan and implement programs within a multi-year product roadmap. The Design Manager serves as champion of design quality and consistency acting as consultant to the cross-functional teams. The Design Manager drives experiences that are appropriate for beauty, fashion, and luxury brands.Ownership of design processProduct design consistency with brand language appropriate with beauty, fashion, and luxury brands.Optimized user experience and consumer delight across physical and product-related digital user experiences (apps, etc.)Manage outsourced design agenciesParticipate in and translating consumer/ethnographic insights into design opportunities.Ability to understand and empathize with beauty and fashion consumersIdentify and apply meaningful innovationAssess the appropriate level of design effort vital to achieve objectivesGenerate ID briefs communicating project vision and design intent to company and agenciesManage project schedules and budgetsManage design control documentation including color/material specificationsPerforms other duties as assignedSkills needed to be successful in this role:Ability to align design solution with strategic business objectivesAbility to lead initiatives, spot opportunities, and redirect where necessaryStrong problem-solving skills—program constraints and requirements can be sophisticated and require innovative solutionsStrong communication (writing, speaking and presentation skills)—ability to assertively sell ideas based on proven rationale and objectivesAbility to champion, educate and consult regarding benefits of designStrong visualization and sketching skillsOrganizational skills (able to set a plan to reach final deliverables)Presentation skills (Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint required)Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in related profession/field6+ years of experienceStrong understanding of manufacturing, materials & processesDigital UX product experience (like apps) is a plus where it relates to physical productsStrong awareness of global design trends, Beauty, and fashion trends.Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisPreferred Qualifications2D CAD skills: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop3D CAD skills: Alias, ProEngineer“Da’Vinci sketches”Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.For more information about Helen of Troy, visit
www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on
LinkedIn ,
Glassdoor ,
Facebook ,
Instagram
and
Twitter .Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.Incorporated in 1968, Helen of Troy has grown into a leading global consumer products company with career opportunities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. We offer creative solutions for our customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar. Most of these brands rank #1 or #2 in their respective categories.We boldly bring brands into our family, where we nurture what makes them great. We collaborate internally and externally, always striving to provide the consumer-centric innovation, operational excellence, scale, global reach, and stellar shared services to make them soar.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.
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Manager, Design & Innovation
(hybrid work onsite 3 days a week), and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon.Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!
Work Location:
Edgewater, NJ - Hybrid, 3 days a week in office
What you will be doing:This is a global position supporting all regions and brands of the organization. The Design + Innovation team plays a key role in strategic pipeline definition, consumer insight research and creative direction, management, and execution of all new product launch initiatives.A key function of this position involves partnering with brand managers and engineering program managers across the global and regional marketing organizations of the company. The cross-functional teams plan and implement programs within a multi-year product roadmap. The Design Manager serves as champion of design quality and consistency acting as consultant to the cross-functional teams. The Design Manager drives experiences that are appropriate for beauty, fashion, and luxury brands.Ownership of design processProduct design consistency with brand language appropriate with beauty, fashion, and luxury brands.Optimized user experience and consumer delight across physical and product-related digital user experiences (apps, etc.)Manage outsourced design agenciesParticipate in and translating consumer/ethnographic insights into design opportunities.Ability to understand and empathize with beauty and fashion consumersIdentify and apply meaningful innovationAssess the appropriate level of design effort vital to achieve objectivesGenerate ID briefs communicating project vision and design intent to company and agenciesManage project schedules and budgetsManage design control documentation including color/material specificationsPerforms other duties as assignedSkills needed to be successful in this role:Ability to align design solution with strategic business objectivesAbility to lead initiatives, spot opportunities, and redirect where necessaryStrong problem-solving skills—program constraints and requirements can be sophisticated and require innovative solutionsStrong communication (writing, speaking and presentation skills)—ability to assertively sell ideas based on proven rationale and objectivesAbility to champion, educate and consult regarding benefits of designStrong visualization and sketching skillsOrganizational skills (able to set a plan to reach final deliverables)Presentation skills (Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint required)Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in related profession/field6+ years of experienceStrong understanding of manufacturing, materials & processesDigital UX product experience (like apps) is a plus where it relates to physical productsStrong awareness of global design trends, Beauty, and fashion trends.Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisPreferred Qualifications2D CAD skills: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop3D CAD skills: Alias, ProEngineer“Da’Vinci sketches”Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.For more information about Helen of Troy, visit
www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on
LinkedIn ,
Glassdoor ,
Facebook ,
and
Twitter .Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.Incorporated in 1968, Helen of Troy has grown into a leading global consumer products company with career opportunities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. We offer creative solutions for our customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar. Most of these brands rank #1 or #2 in their respective categories.We boldly bring brands into our family, where we nurture what makes them great. We collaborate internally and externally, always striving to provide the consumer-centric innovation, operational excellence, scale, global reach, and stellar shared services to make them soar.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.
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