Wilsonart
Director, Product Design
Wilsonart, Katy, Texas, United States, 77494
Marketing and Product ManagementTemple,TexasWilsonart in Temple, TX currently has an opening for a Director, Product Design.The Director, Product Design directs all new product design development for all laminate, solid surface, and specialty product lines.At Wilsonart, we support employees in developing their skills and providing advancement opportunities:Promotions and TransfersCoaching and MentoringTraining and DevelopmentEducational reimbursement for you and your dependents.At Wilsonart, we understand the importance of balance in your life. Therefore, we provide:
Holiday PayGenerous Vacation timeESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Partners with departments (Manufacturing, Quality Control, Marketing, R&D, etc.) to plan, establish, and maintain a process of design and product development from initial stages to final releaseDevelops strategy and oversees implementation of design launches for Home & Contract laminate portfolios, Solid Surface, and Specialty ProductsAssesses market and industry design trends as well as competitive product offeringsInvolved with print suppliers in an on-going basis to maintain and improve relationship and service needs to Wilsonart’s product and design needsOversees design and relationship development of key OEM accounts for Home Centers, Manufactured Housing, and Office Industry customersProvide consultation and direction to Arborite (sister company) for product design developmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Knowledge of the printing industry, including rotogravure printing and cylinder engravingKnowledge of art history, design, and ornamentationAbility to forecast and document design trends, analyze sales trends and product/design trends by market segments, forecast future directions, and formulate product/design recommendationsAbility to work with a computer and possess the skills necessary to complete job tasksAbility to communicate well in verbal and written formats with both internal departments as well as customersAbility to travel as requiredMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree required.Concentration in recognized design field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
EXPERIENCE:5+ yearsDesign/product design and developmentTraining or relevant experience in business/marketing principles and metrics
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Must be comfortable walking on the manufacturing floor and working with associates.
ENVIRONMENT:Located in a comfortable indoor area for a majority of the role, but working in the plant will also be expected.Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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Holiday PayGenerous Vacation timeESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Partners with departments (Manufacturing, Quality Control, Marketing, R&D, etc.) to plan, establish, and maintain a process of design and product development from initial stages to final releaseDevelops strategy and oversees implementation of design launches for Home & Contract laminate portfolios, Solid Surface, and Specialty ProductsAssesses market and industry design trends as well as competitive product offeringsInvolved with print suppliers in an on-going basis to maintain and improve relationship and service needs to Wilsonart’s product and design needsOversees design and relationship development of key OEM accounts for Home Centers, Manufactured Housing, and Office Industry customersProvide consultation and direction to Arborite (sister company) for product design developmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Knowledge of the printing industry, including rotogravure printing and cylinder engravingKnowledge of art history, design, and ornamentationAbility to forecast and document design trends, analyze sales trends and product/design trends by market segments, forecast future directions, and formulate product/design recommendationsAbility to work with a computer and possess the skills necessary to complete job tasksAbility to communicate well in verbal and written formats with both internal departments as well as customersAbility to travel as requiredMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree required.Concentration in recognized design field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
EXPERIENCE:5+ yearsDesign/product design and developmentTraining or relevant experience in business/marketing principles and metrics
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Must be comfortable walking on the manufacturing floor and working with associates.
ENVIRONMENT:Located in a comfortable indoor area for a majority of the role, but working in the plant will also be expected.Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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