Description
Join a stable, growing consumer products company as a Director of Product Design in Sheffield Village, Ohio, where you will work directly with ownership to shape the future of innovative outdoor and DIY products. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary industrial design leader who thrives on turning bold ideas into real products, influencing long-term strategy, and creating items that reach major retail channels serving outdoor enthusiasts.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Director of Product Design position include:
- 10+ years of industrial design experience in consumer products, with outdoor, hunting, or fishing industry experience required
- Lead industrial design for new product development from concept ideation through production launch
- Translate consumer insights, market trends, and outdoor lifestyle knowledge into winning product concepts
- Sketch, model, prototype, and refine ideas from early concept through functional sample
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams and overseas factories to maintain design intent and production feasibility
- Establish cohesive design language, packaging aesthetics, and brand-consistent product appearance across the portfolio
- Conduct consumer research and competitive analysis to identify unmet needs and market opportunities
- Serve as a player-coach by leading hands-on design work while managing a small team and partnering with ownership on product strategy
Salary: $150,000+ per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including a profit-sharing program tied to company performance, 401(k) with a 3% Safe Harbor company contribution, comprehensive medical benefits with company-paid coverage for a substantial portion of single and dependent plans, company-paid life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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