Are you an experienced product designer with a passion for leadership and career growth? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a Lead Product Designer role, where you’ll be part of this Newark based company, reporting directly into the CEO of Design, and shaping the future of in-house product development.
This is a new role as this company looks to bring the manufacturing process in-house, and we’re looking for someone with 3+ years of experience in product design, who’s ready to take on more responsibility and potentially move into a management position. You’ll have the opportunity to mentor junior designers and drive the design vision while being hands-on with product creation.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead & Mentor: Oversee a small, talented design team, helping to guide and mentor two digital designers.
* Hands-On Design Work: Manage the entire product lifecycle—from concept to production—ensuring high-quality, innovative designs.
* Report directly into the CEO of Design, working together to shape the company's product strategy.
* Partner with sales, marketing, and other departments to bring market insights into impactful product designs.
* Drive Innovation: Keep up with trends and explore new opportunities to innovate the product range, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
What You’ll Need:
* 3+ years of experience in product design, ideally with experience in mentoring a team or jun...