OGIO, Inc.
Director, Product Design - OGIO
Director, Product Design - OGIO Apply locations TCB - HQ - Carlsbad time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR2023-8926
Hello.
We are OGIO.
We believe life is for the goers and the doers.
Whether you're venturing into uncharted lands or roaming familiar fields, we want you to give us everything you've got. We’ll be ready to carry all the gear that makes you great, so you can be ready for life’s epic adventures and all the awesome little journeys in between.
We are looking for a new
Director, Product Design
to be the driving force behind our product vision and process. This individual will expertly lead our exceptional design team in creating innovative golf and travel products — including golf bags, travel luggage, and accessories — that resonate with our active lifestyle community. As a visionary leader, you will spearhead our long-term product strategy, overseeing the entire creation journey from strategy to concept, and from development to market. You’ll continuously refine our offerings to strengthen brand loyalty and drive sales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic active lifestyle brand that combines a startup culture with substantial resources for growth. What You'll Do: Lead the design, development, and execution of products, ensuring alignment with strategy, staying within budget, and meeting deadlines. Provide a compelling perspective on new products that can advance our brand, drawing on trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights. Introduce innovative product ideas, including new materials, construction methods, features, colors, and silhouettes. Tailor product offerings to specific consumer personas across diverse collections, ensuring each product resonates with target audiences by addressing their unique needs and lifestyles. Identify and cultivate emerging global market opportunities, adapting product strategies to local consumer preferences and cultural nuances to drive international growth. Present product concepts and strategic initiatives effectively to senior executives and key customers, articulating the value and vision behind each idea to secure buy-in and foster collaborative partnerships. Oversee talented design teams for technical products, luggage, and bags/accessories from strategy to concept, continually improving current products to enhance brand and sales. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to ensure product features are clearly communicated across all touchpoints. Hire, mentor, and lead a diverse team of designers eager to contribute unique ideas. What You Bring: A proven track record in design for luggage, bags, and accessories at reputable brands. An impressive portfolio that showcases a successful balance of innovation and commercialization. A thorough understanding of the design lifecycle, including proficiency in reviewing tech specs, creating concept presentations, and using AI, Photoshop, and 3D software. Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping cross-functional stakeholders informed and advocating for necessary changes to maintain brand integrity. A dedicated collaborator who embodies a “no task is too small” attitude. The capability to excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to new challenges. A passion for transforming travel for active lifestyle enthusiasts—a core value that drives all efforts. Experience and Background: Education & Foundation:
A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field. An MBA or advanced design-focused certification is a plus. Design Leadership (8-10+ years):
Demonstrated experience as a Director or Senior Product Designer in the luggage, bags, or accessories industry, ideally within an active lifestyle, outdoor, or travel-focused brand. Product Lifecycle Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of the design-to-market lifecycle, from concept development and trend analysis to prototype testing and launch. Trend and Market Insights:
A keen ability to identify consumer trends, emerging global markets, and local cultural preferences. Innovation and Commercialization:
A track record of introducing innovative ideas, materials, and features that advance brand vision while achieving business objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Strong collaborator with experience working closely with Production, Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams. Strategic Communication and Presentation:
Proven ability to communicate and present product concepts and strategies to senior executives, customers, and cross-functional partners. Global Market Adaptability:
Experienced in identifying and adapting strategies to capture emerging international opportunities. Why OGIO?
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below. This is a chance to be part of an exciting active lifestyle brand that offers the agility of a startup with substantial resources for growth. If you’re passionate about transforming travel for active enthusiasts and ready to lead a team of innovative designers, we want to hear from you! ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE TURN? APPLY TODAY! $162,200.00 - $243,400.00
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Director, Product Design
to be the driving force behind our product vision and process. This individual will expertly lead our exceptional design team in creating innovative golf and travel products — including golf bags, travel luggage, and accessories — that resonate with our active lifestyle community. As a visionary leader, you will spearhead our long-term product strategy, overseeing the entire creation journey from strategy to concept, and from development to market. You’ll continuously refine our offerings to strengthen brand loyalty and drive sales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic active lifestyle brand that combines a startup culture with substantial resources for growth. What You'll Do: Lead the design, development, and execution of products, ensuring alignment with strategy, staying within budget, and meeting deadlines. Provide a compelling perspective on new products that can advance our brand, drawing on trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights. Introduce innovative product ideas, including new materials, construction methods, features, colors, and silhouettes. Tailor product offerings to specific consumer personas across diverse collections, ensuring each product resonates with target audiences by addressing their unique needs and lifestyles. Identify and cultivate emerging global market opportunities, adapting product strategies to local consumer preferences and cultural nuances to drive international growth. Present product concepts and strategic initiatives effectively to senior executives and key customers, articulating the value and vision behind each idea to secure buy-in and foster collaborative partnerships. Oversee talented design teams for technical products, luggage, and bags/accessories from strategy to concept, continually improving current products to enhance brand and sales. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to ensure product features are clearly communicated across all touchpoints. Hire, mentor, and lead a diverse team of designers eager to contribute unique ideas. What You Bring: A proven track record in design for luggage, bags, and accessories at reputable brands. An impressive portfolio that showcases a successful balance of innovation and commercialization. A thorough understanding of the design lifecycle, including proficiency in reviewing tech specs, creating concept presentations, and using AI, Photoshop, and 3D software. Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping cross-functional stakeholders informed and advocating for necessary changes to maintain brand integrity. A dedicated collaborator who embodies a “no task is too small” attitude. The capability to excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to new challenges. A passion for transforming travel for active lifestyle enthusiasts—a core value that drives all efforts. Experience and Background: Education & Foundation:
A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field. An MBA or advanced design-focused certification is a plus. Design Leadership (8-10+ years):
Demonstrated experience as a Director or Senior Product Designer in the luggage, bags, or accessories industry, ideally within an active lifestyle, outdoor, or travel-focused brand. Product Lifecycle Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of the design-to-market lifecycle, from concept development and trend analysis to prototype testing and launch. Trend and Market Insights:
A keen ability to identify consumer trends, emerging global markets, and local cultural preferences. Innovation and Commercialization:
A track record of introducing innovative ideas, materials, and features that advance brand vision while achieving business objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Strong collaborator with experience working closely with Production, Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams. Strategic Communication and Presentation:
Proven ability to communicate and present product concepts and strategies to senior executives, customers, and cross-functional partners. Global Market Adaptability:
Experienced in identifying and adapting strategies to capture emerging international opportunities. Why OGIO?
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below. This is a chance to be part of an exciting active lifestyle brand that offers the agility of a startup with substantial resources for growth. If you’re passionate about transforming travel for active enthusiasts and ready to lead a team of innovative designers, we want to hear from you! ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE TURN? APPLY TODAY! $162,200.00 - $243,400.00
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