Our Beauty & Wellness division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes Braun, PUR, Honeywell, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.

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Position: Industrial Design Manager, Wellness

Department: Design & Innovation for PUR, Braun, Vicks & Honeywell

Work Location: Marlborough, MA Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

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. In addition, this position holds a leadership seat on the Innovation Team helping to innovate and build the roadmaps for each category and identify new categories of business. The ID Manager is expected to maintain cross-departmental relationships and build the processes that allow the design department to accomplish their goals.

A key function of this position involves partnering with brand, product, engineering, regulatory, and program managers across the global and regional marketing organizations of the company. The cross-functional teams plan and execute programs within a multi-year product roadmap. The ID Manager serves as champion of design quality and consistency acting as consultant to the cross-functional teams.

Ownership and leadership of industrial design process; research through implementation
Directing design with a keen focus on user experience, brand design language, manufacturing feasibility & COGs targets
Managing outsourced industrial design agencies & consultants
Collaborating with cross-functional cohorts (Marketing, Insights, Engineering, Regulatory & Program Management)
Maintaining Industrial design consistency with Master brand language
Participating in and translating consumer/ethnographic insights into new product opportunities
Generate ID briefs and associated process presentations throughout the design process
Manage Industrial Design project schedules and budgets
Manage design control documentation including color/material specifications
Collaborate with Product Manager partner on management of key cross-functional projects and initiatives
Oversight of outsourced design agencies and consultants
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills Needed To Be Successful In This Role

Demonstrated skill in turning consumer insights into commercially successful, brand-aligned designs
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams of Marketing, Engineering, R&D, Sales, etc.
Influences product strategy through design thinking, research synthesis, and storytelling.
Proactively brings design and consumer POV through industrial design
Familiarity with consumer research methodologies (Qualitative & Quantitative)
Strong communication (writing, speaking and presentation skills)—with solid rationale and objectives
Strong understanding of manufacturing, materials & processes
Visualization and sketching skills
Organizational skills (able to set a plan to reach final deliverables)
Presentation skills (Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint required)
2D CAD skills: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
3D CAD skills: Solidworks

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an IDSA accredited four-year college or university
6+ years of experience as an industrial designer/managing industrial design
Minimum of 6+ years as an industrial designer/manager; experienced in all phases of product design from consumer insights, user experience to final CAD design deliverables
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

ProEngineer
Digital UX product experience a plus

In New Jersey, the standard base pay range for this role is $88,743 - $110,929 annually. This base pay range is specific to New Jersey and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

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, and Glassdoor.

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, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

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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