New Product Designer
Job ID 2023-01509
Description
New Product Designer – BaBylissPRO (Professional Division)
Conair, a global leader in professional haircare, beauty, grooming, and high‑performance styling tools, is seeking a New Product Designer to join the dynamic BaBylissPRO Professional Beauty Division in Stamford, CT. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the next generation of industry‑defining tools used by top stylists around the world.
As a New Product Designer, you’ll collaborate closely with Product Managers and cross‑functional teams to bring bold ideas to life—from early concept sketches to fully engineered, manufacturable products. If you’re passionate about industrial design, obsessed with user experience, and energized by fast‑paced product creation, this role puts you at the center of innovation.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new product concepts, designs, and full product experiences for the BaBylissPRO portfolio.
- Create detailed drawings and 3D CAD models that bring ideas from sketch to production‑ready form.
- Conduct ergonomic evaluations to ensure every tool feels intuitive, balanced, and performance‑driven.
- Analyze user insights and stylist feedback to elevate design, comfort, and functionality.
- Partner with Product Managers to guide the design process from concept through manufacturing.
- Organize and manage design assets, including drawings, documentation, files, and cross‑team exchanges.
- Communicate with overseas partners and manage time‑sensitive updates with professionalism and clarity.
- Provide 3D assets, renderings, and visual materials to support Product, Marketing, and Sales teams.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design (required)
- Experience in product development or manufacturing environments (please submit a link to your online portfolio)
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or Pro/ENGINEER
- KeyShot rendering experience is a strong plus
- Strong hand‑sketching abilities are a major advantage
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and SAP
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow‑through
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- A positive, adaptable mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Environmental Factors:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
- Domestic travel up to 20% to support product evaluations, events, and program management.
- This role requires Stamford, CT office on-site presence Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere on Fridays.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k and company match
- EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
- Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office
About Conair:
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands include CONAIR, Cuisinart, Cuisinart Outdoors, BaBylissPro, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.
Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.
At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and brands that enhance their lives.