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At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intelligent design has the ability to transform everyday living. We create distinctive, thoughtfully engineered products that not only solve real-world problems but also bring joy, beauty, and functionality to daily life. Headquartered in London, we have grown into one of the world’s most admired houseware brands, with a presence in over 100 countries and partnerships with leading department stores, independent retailers, and a rapidly expanding e-commerce business. We are seeking a Product Design Manager to join our New Product Development team. Initially focused on our Cookshop & Cookware categories, with scope to take on projects across the wider portfolio as the business evolves, this role carries end-to-end accountability for developing complex consumer products from concept to manufacture. This role will report into the ‘Senior Design Manager - Category Lead’ and work closely with our VP of Product Delivery, Chief Creative Officer and cross-functional partners to deliver market-leading ranges on time and within budget.
Job Responsibility:
Project delivery: Accountable for multiple, fast-paced complex projects launching into a global marketplace
Resolve design details and drive development forward, ensuring on-time launches against tight critical paths
Liaise directly with packaging designers and manufacturing suppliers to manage prototypes, samples and quality checks
Concept and category development: Identify relevant opportunities to consistently drive category innovation and growth
Develop clear and concise briefs for the Industrial Design and Engineering resource supporting your projects
Convey updates on product development, along with new plans and ideas, confidently and engagingly to ensure progress is clear and decisions are made easily
Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with in-house designers, engineers and commercial teams to align on requirements, budgets and margin targets
Assess technical development issues, define scope for resolution, communicate options and drive issues to closure
Commercial stewardship: Ensure projects are kept within agreed budgets and product costs align with margin targets
Ensure adherence to timelines and proactively address challenges to support project continuity and enable successful commercial launches
Team & culture: Mentor junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Support recruitment and handover processes as the team evolves
Requirements:
An undergraduate (or master's) degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Solid product development experience, with a track record of delivering complex consumer goods from concept to manufacture
An ability to effectively manage time whilst working to tight critical paths on multiple projects
Clear communication skills, with the confidence to present ideas to senior stakeholders
A good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes, ideally with factory experience in the Far East
An enthusiastic, hands-on approach, comfortable getting involved with all aspects of the process
Proficiency in design applications such as Adobe CS and SolidWorks
A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking while keeping ideas commercial
An adaptable and dependable character, capable of engaging effectively across teams
What we offer:
Competitive salary and holiday allowance
Company performance related bonus
A pension contribution
An exclusive staff discount
24/7 healthcare appointment support
Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
External private employee wellbeing support
Access to Perkbox
Volunteer days
Team Recognition scheme
Training and Development
Holiday carry-over scheme
Season-ticket travel loan
Cycle to work scheme
Parental Leave support
Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service