Director, Product Design
Description
Wilsonart in Temple, TX currently has an opening for a Director, Product Design.
The Director, Product Design directs all new product design development for all laminate, solid surface, and specialty product lines.
At Wilsonart, we support employees in developing their skills and providing advancement opportunities:
- Promotions and Transfers
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training and Development
- Educational reimbursement for you and your dependents.
At Wilsonart, we understand the importance of balance in your life. Therefore, we provide:
- Holiday Pay
- Generous Vacation time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partners with departments (Manufacturing, Quality Control, Marketing, R&D, etc.) to plan, establish, and maintain a process of design and product development from initial stages to final release
- Develops strategy and oversees implementation of design launches for Home & Contract laminate portfolios, Solid Surface, and Specialty Products
- Assesses market and industry design trends as well as competitive product offerings
- Involved with print suppliers in an on-going basis to maintain and improve relationship and service needs to Wilsonart’s product and design needs
- Oversees design and relationship development of key OEM accounts for Home Centers, Manufactured Housing, and Office Industry customers
- Provide consultation and direction to Arborite (sister company) for product design development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of product design development
- Knowledge of the printing industry, including rotogravure printing and cylinder engraving
- Knowledge of art history, design, and ornamentation
- Ability to forecast and document design trends, analyze sales trends and product/design trends by market segments, forecast future directions, and formulate product/design recommendations
- Ability to work with a computer and possess the skills necessary to complete job tasks
- Ability to communicate well in verbal and written formats with both internal departments as well as customers
- Compelling presentation skills
- Ability to travel as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in recognized design field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years
- Design/product design and development
- Training or relevant experience in business/marketing principles and metrics
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Must be comfortable walking on the manufacturing floor and working with associates.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Must be comfortable walking on the manufacturing floor and working with associates.
ENVIRONMENT:
Located in a comfortable indoor area for a majority of the role, but working in the plant will also be expected.
Located in a comfortable indoor area for a majority of the role, but working in the plant will also be expected.
Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.