Manager, Design And Innovation, Beauty

Join our Design team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.
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Position: Manager, Design and Innovation, Beauty
Brands you will be working on: Drybar, Hot tools, Curlsmith, Revlon
Work Location: New Jersey, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)
Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly.
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.
A key function of this position involves partnering with brand managers and engineering 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 Design Manager serves as champion of design quality and consistency acting as consultant to the cross -functional teams. The Design Manager has drives experiences that are appropriate for beauty, fashion, and luxury brands.

• Ownership of design process.
• Product design consistency with brand language appropriate with beauty, fashion, and luxury brands.
• Optimized user experience and consumer delight across physical and product-related digital user experiences (apps, etc.).
• Managing outsourced design agencies.
• Participating in and translating consumer/ethnographic insights into design opportunities. Ability to understand and empathize with beauty and fashion consumers.
• Identifying and applying meaningful innovation.
• Assessing the appropriate level of design effort necessary to achieve objectives.
• Generate ID briefs communicating project vision and design intent to company and agencies.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Manage design control documentation including color/material specifications.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Ability to align design solution with strategic business objectives
• Ability to lead initiatives, spot opportunities, and redirect where necessary
• Strong awareness of global design trends, Beauty and fashion trends
• Strong problem solving skills-program constraints and requirements can be complex and require innovative solutions
• Strong communication (writing, speaking and presentation skills)-ability to assertively sell ideas based on proven rationale and objectives
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, materials & processes
• Ability to champion, educate and consult regarding benefits of design
• Organizational skills (able to set a plan to reach final deliverables)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in related profession/field
• 6 +years of experience in a related field
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2D CAD skills: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• 3D CAD skills: Alias, ProEngineer
• Digital UX product experience(like apps) is a plus where it relates to physical products
• Strong visualization and sketching skills ("Da'Vinci sketches" not required but a plus)

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.
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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.
We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation 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®, and Drybar® - 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.
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