Head of Industrial Design

First Point Group • Full-time • Boston, Massachusetts, United States • 4d ago

Position: Head of Industrial Design

Location: Boston, MA (On-site)

Responsibilities:

Translate brand definition and global strategy into actionable design direction. Lead brand design planning, define the next-generation design style, and establish a multi-category Visual Brand Language (VBL).
Build local user insight capabilities. Focus on North American user needs and industry trends to generate innovative concepts that enhance product differentiation and competitiveness.
Lead "Design-Driven Innovation" projects, exploring integrated design solutions for cleaning products within the smart home ecosystem.
Build, mentor, and lead the Boston Design Center (BDC) industrial design team. Optimize design processes and ensure efficient cross-departmental and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or higher degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field. Graduation from a renowned design institution is preferred. Recipients of international design awards (iF, Red Dot, IDEA, etc.) are highly preferred.
Minimum 10 years of industrial design experience, with at least 5 years in team leadership/management. Background in smart hardware/home appliances is essential. Must have a proven track record of successfully leading the end-to-end design process for mass-produced products, especially in the cleaning product category.
Comprehensive professional expertise: proficient in brand design strategy formulation, familiar with CMF and mold manufacturing processes related to home appliances. Strong user insight with the ability to guide teams in optimizing product UI/UX.
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

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