Lead Design Manager, Physical Product

About Lovevery

Lovevery is a fast-growing digitally native brand co-founded by successful serial entrepreneurs and based in Boise, Idaho. Our customers are caretakers, and our mission is to help them feel confident they are giving their children meaningful development experiences in the critical early years of life. Taking a science-based approach, Lovevery products have won awards from Red Dot, Parents' Choice, and NAPPA. TIME Magazine named The Play Kits subscription offering as one of the Best Inventions of 2018 along with AdAge awarding Lovevery with DTC Brand of the Year for 2023.

The Role

Working cross-functionally with our Product Development and Creative teams, Lovevery is looking for a highly experienced Design Manager to play a role in the oversight of the visual direction of our physical product lines and their associated elements. As a strategic partner to Product Innovation, Product Development, and Industrial Designers, the Design Manager will be responsible for executing developmentally appropriate, elevated design solutions across various types of physical products and materials. The following attributes in a candidate are essential to success in this role:

Responsibilities

• Deeply absorb child development intent of each product and use visual design to bring that to life
• Provide color, pattern, and visual guidance for physical products in collaboration with Product Designers, Product Innovation, and Creative Director
• Manage, lead, and develop a team of graphic designers, production designers, and illustrators, both internal and freelance
• Be a thought leader, participating in idea generation and design reviews through various stages of new product development
• Provide input on material selection for physical products
• Have a pulse on the market and continue to visually evolve the Lovevery Brand
• Develop a strong understanding of Lovevery's design system and know when to break the rules
• Have an extremely sharp eye for every detail 
• Maintain the highest creative standards 
• Be organized and manage bandwidth in order to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Inspire new ways of thinking, using fresh and unique approaches to design problems

Attributes

• Highly creative with a sharp eye for details  —  You pore over art, design, and trends for information and inspiration
• Strong knowledge of design elements and principles — You understand the systems of graphic design in order to create work that is both aesthetically beautiful and effective
• Strong physical product sense — You understand the role color, material and finish play in bringing the vision of a physical product to its best form
• Project Management — Work ethic, responsiveness, and results orientation matter in every role at Lovevery. With everyone driving hard to achieve the company's goals, it is critical to have strong project planning skills
• Collaboration — Work with Product Innovation, Product Development, Industrial Design, and Creative teams to produce conceptual design directions for all executions
• Ability to execute strategically and tactically — You can see the big picture and think systemically and you are obsessive about nailing specific details that make a product flawless
• Communication — You are comfortable working with all business strategy managers and leadership throughout the creative process to meet design objectives and timelines

About You

• 4 year BA / BFA Degree in Product Design, Fine Arts, or other design related field
• 10+ years of experience in a product design role
• 4+ years leading a team of designers
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required
• A compelling portfolio of work, with an emphasis on product design
• Exceptional demonstration of typography and longform layout skillset
• A strong design aesthetic
• Creative problem-solving skills 
• Process and take action on creative feedback
• Highly collaborative
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks at one time through excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using project management software
• Responsible by nature
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in CAD software/ 3D modeling software a plus

The Benefits/Perks You'll Enjoy

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package
• 3 weeks PTO in year 1 +14 paid holidays
• Generous parental leave
• Any equipment you need to get the job done
• Free/discounted Lovevery products

Salary Range Information 

Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

Lovevery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all forms. All employment decisions at Lovevery are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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