Head of Design Excellence (Creative, Remote)

Job summary

Lead the creative vision and execution of innovative product designs that resonate with consumers while aligning with business objectives. Drive design excellence and foster a culture of creativity within the organization.

Qualifications

• Educational background in a technical or craft-based design field such as Industrial Design or Experience Design is preferred.
• Extensive experience in product design and creative leadership, with a track record of developing consumer-relevant concepts.
• Proven expertise in delivering high-quality interactive products in a design-driven environment.
• Strong skills in design systems and maintaining brand integrity across projects.
• Experience in leading and developing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ability to manage resources and prioritize across multiple projects effectively.
• Competency in improving creative processes and workflows.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for workshops and collaborative sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of product concepts that align with the creative vision and business goals.
• Shape immersive build and play experiences through high-quality product design.
• Define and uphold design standards and principles for consistency and quality.
• Enhance design capabilities through coaching and talent development.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Continuously improve design processes and tools to foster innovation.
• Work closely with creative leadership to ensure alignment between design and business priorities.

Skills

• Strong capability in design systems and standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and resources effectively.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Initiative in improving workflows and enhancing creative output.

Education

• Relevant degree in a design-related field is advantageous.

Tools

• Familiarity with design processes and tools relevant to product design and development.