Head of Product Design

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Head of Product Design to join our Client's team.

Job Summary:

The Head of Product Design & Branding will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual and functional identity of our products. This role combines the strategic oversight of a creative director with the hands-on expertise of a product design leader. The ideal candidate will excel in balancing aesthetics, functionality, and brand consistency while managing a small, dynamic design team. If you’re passionate about creating products that delight customers and reinforce brand loyalty, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Direction & Branding:

• Develop and maintain a cohesive brand identity across all products and communications.
• Guide the creation of brand visuals, packaging, and product aesthetics to ensure alignment with company goals and customer expectations.
• Provide creative leadership and direction for all design-related projects, including product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials.

Product Design Leadership:

• Conceptualize and develop innovative product ideas that align with our brand’s vision and customer needs.
• Oversee the execution of product designs from initial sketches to production-ready assets, ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Lead user research initiatives, including usability testing and feedback sessions, to inform product designs.
• Manage material selection and manufacturing processes to balance quality, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure excellence in working with paper products and understanding the printing space to meet production and branding standards.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a small team of designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product management, and other teams to ensure cohesive execution of projects.
• Set clear deliverables and expectations for the design team, ensuring all projects are completed on time and to brand standards.

Innovation & Industry Awareness:

• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market competitors to inform innovative product designs.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the design team by integrating feedback and iterative design processes.
• Project Management & Documentation:
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, style guides, and production-ready assets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, product design, graphic design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a product design or creative leadership role, preferably in the consumer products or e-commerce industry.
• Strong proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Asana, ClickUp, Monday, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a design team to achieve outstanding results.
• Exceptional skills in both creative conceptualization and practical execution.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and production techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present ideas and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating beautiful, functional products.

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

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