Director, Industrial Design

Summary

Join Hims & Hers Health, Inc. as their Director of Industrial Design! Lead and inspire a team of industrial designers, creating innovative product and packaging designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and ensure high-quality deliverables. This role requires extensive experience in industrial design, leadership, and project management. A strong portfolio showcasing cutting-edge design is essential. Hims & Hers offers a competitive salary, equity compensation, unlimited PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field
• 10+ years of industrial design experience with bringing multiple products to the market
• Proven experience in a leadership role within print packaging or related industries
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing technologies, industrial design principles, and industry trends
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies. CAD software of choice (Solidworks, PTC Creo..), Keyshot (or other 3D visualization tool)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Strong portfolio of cutting-edge design with strong visual acuity and formal literacy, that proves not only solid design skills but also forward-thinking
• Willingness to take direction and learn from others
• Enjoys an autonomous working style and believes in collaboration in a multi-disciplinary design environment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the design team, creating concepts, visualizing, and delivering design solutions with finely implemented details
• Create, communicate, and implement a vision and strategy for our consumables and containers with cross-functional teams, aligning it with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Provide visionary leadership to the industrial and packaging team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Connect, inform, propose ideas, and collaborate regularly with the Head of Industrial and Packaging Design on creative direction, strategy, and future initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of industrial designers
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members
• Attract, interview, and hire to support the team and the business
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including our fulfillment, sourcing and distribution teams, and product development teams, to understand product requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Coordinate with external agencies and partners to execute creative and effective design solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and implement best practices
• Oversee the entire industrial design lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Establish and enforce quality control measures to guarantee all design materials' accuracy, consistency, and excellence
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards
• Help evaluate and select new vendors as needed, staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is a plus
• Ideal candidate understands the latest technologies and manufacturing processes and how to implement them best and has a proven understanding of engineering and sustainability
• Well-versed in user-centered design methods, testing, and techniques

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
• Offsite team retreats