Industrial Design Manager, Wellness

Our Beauty & Wellness division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes , , , , , , and brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!Position: Industrial Design Manager, WellnessDepartment: Design & Innovation for PUR, Braun, Vicks & HoneywellWork Location: Marlborough, MA Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.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. In addition, this position holds a leadership seat on the Innovation Team helping to innovate and build the roadmaps for each category and identify new categories of business. The ID Manager is expected to maintaincross-departmental relationships and build the processes that allow the design department to accomplish their goals.A key function of this position involves partnering with brand, product, engineering, regulatory, and 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 ID Manager serves as champion of design quality and consistency acting as consultant to the cross-functional teams.Ownership and leadership of industrial design process; research through implementationDirecting design with a keen focus on user experience, brand design language, manufacturing feasibility & COGs targetsManaging outsourced industrial design agencies & consultantsCollaborating with cross-functional cohorts (Marketing, Insights, Engineering, Regulatory & Program Management)Maintaining Industrial design consistency with Master brand languageParticipating in and translating consumer/ethnographic insights into new product opportunitiesGenerate ID briefs and associated process presentations throughout the design processManage Industrial Design project schedules and budgetsManage design control documentation including color/material specificationsCollaborate with Product Manager partner on management of key cross-functional projects and initiativesOversight of outsourced design agencies and consultantsPerforms other duties as assignedSkills needed to be successful in this role:Demonstrated skill in turning consumer insights into commercially successful, brand-aligned designsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams of Marketing, Engineering, R&D, Sales, fluences product strategy through design thinking, research synthesis, and storytelling.Proactively brings design and consumer POV through industrial designFamiliarity with consumer research methodologies (Qualitative & Quantitative)Strong communication (writing, speaking and presentation skills)—with solid rationale and objectivesStrong understanding of manufacturing, materials & processesVisualization and sketching skillsOrganizational skills (able to set a plan to reach final deliverables)Presentation skills (Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint required)2D CAD skills: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop3D CAD skills: SolidworksMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree from an IDSA accredited four-year college or university6+ years of experience as an industrial designer/managing industrial designMinimum of 6+ years as an industrial designer/manager; experienced in all phases of product design from consumer insights, user experience to final CAD design deliverablesAuthorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisPreferred Qualifications:ProEngineerDigital UX product experience a plusIn New Jersey, the standard base pay range for this role is $88,743 - $110,929 annually. This base pay range is specific to New Jersey and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.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.

Created: 2025-11-11