Product Design Director jobs in Cleveland, OH

Product Design Director manages and coordinates design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products/product lines. Evaluates and ensures design feasibility and design optimization. Being a Product Design Director assists in the determination of project milestones and timelines. Ensures team meets project milestones and completes projects within the established timeline. Additionally, Product Design Director evaluates issues, provides resolution, and communicates to management. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Product Design Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Product Design Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Product Design Manager
  • National Safety Apparel
  • Cleveland, OH FULL_TIME
  • Reports To: Director, Product Innovation and Learning

    Direct Reports: None

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Position Overview: The primary focus and function of the Manager of Product Design is to collaborate with the Product & Innovation Teams and contribute to the development and lifecycle of innovative safety apparel products. The Manager of Product Design is responsible for the conceptual design, pattern work, and tech packs, as well as collaborating with the Technical Design & Operations Team to ensure manufacturability.

    Essential Job Functions:
    1. Product Research & Design
    • Research and stay up to date on industry trends and provide recommendations.
    • Research and analyze competitive products for design, spec, and fit comparisons.
    • Engage with the Sales Team to gather feedback on products, customer needs, and competitive intel.
    • Create new design/product concepts based on industry trends and requirements outlined by Product & Innovation Teams.
    • Translate design concepts into clear, concise tech packs including sketches, construction details, design features and key measurements.
    • Pattern creation: should maximize material utilization, fit, function and the ease of assembly (e.g. drill holes for pocket locations, notches for trim, etc.)
    • Assist in evaluation of new materials including comfort, functionality, and manufacturability.
    • Provide recommendations for on-garment branding to increase brand awareness and design aesthetic.
    • Create & maintain sizing specs through grading and size chart creation.
    • Take ownership for final fit and styling based on target customer and industry norms.
     
    1. Product Development & Review
      • Evaluate design and fit of existing product line up and recommend improvements.
    • Evaluate new & existing products to determine compliance of specs, balance, construction, quality, and fit intent.
    • Employ design concepts into functional prototypes.
    • Evaluate prototypes/samples for form, fit, functionality, construction, and quality.
    • Provide feedback and identify potential risks with cross functional team members.
    • Work with Operations to ensure cost targets are met while maintaining product design/vision.
    • Work with Product Team to establish appropriate garment labeling requirements (specs, laundering, brandings etc)
    • Work with the Product Content Coordinator on entering new product data into various systems and ensure the integrity of the information.

    Non-Essential Job Functions: Other duties as assigned

    Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes as needed

    Qualifications:
    • Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in apparel design or related field.
    • Experience: Gerber Accumark (or related CAD system), Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office
    Key Competencies:
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy and demanding environment required.
    • Ability to work and execute within deadlines.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Knowledgeable in pattern making and garment construction.
    • Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator producing technical sketches.
    • Highly self-motivated with a desire to learn and a sense of urgency.
    • Robust communication and collaboration skills.
    • Strong skills in organization, prioritization, time management and project management.
    • Teamwork and customer centric mindset.
    • Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve positive results.

    Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting or standing at an individual work station, heavy computer work 

    Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated office environment

    EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.
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Product Design Engineer
  • OPW Fueling Components, LLC
  • Cleveland, OH FULL_TIME
  • For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Design Consultant/Sales
  • Closets by Design
  • Mentor, OH FULL_TIME
  • (Partial remote position) Help others organize their home! Showroom Located in Lakewood, Ohio on Madison Avenue. Due to extended growth, Closets by Design is looking for a full time Design Consultant ...
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Product Design Engineer Rubber Products
  • Image Associates Inc.
  • Cleveland, OH FULL_TIME
  • Company Descriptionmanufacturing companyJob DescriptionGrowing company with hose products, fluid management products sold in many industries: automotive, medical, gardening, tires, etc. needs a Produc...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Design Manager
  • Hurst Design Build Remodel
  • Westlake, OH FULL_TIME
  • Since 1997, discerning homeowners throughout Northeast Ohio trust Hurst Design Build Remodel to make their remodeling dreams come true. Our award-winning work is created by a gracious team with a focu...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Design Consultant / Sales
  • Closets by Design Cleveland
  • Lakewood, OH FULL_TIME
  • Job description(Partial remote position)Help others organize their home!Showroom Located in Lakewood, Ohio on Madison Avenue.Due to extended growth, Closets by Design is looking for a full time Design...
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Application Engineer
  • GenomOncology
  • Cleveland, OH
  • GenomOncology (GO) is growing and is seeking new team members to drive the continual enhancement of our software product...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Application Engineer
  • GenomOncology
  • Cleveland, OH
  • GenomOncology (GO) is growing and is seeking new team members to drive the continual enhancement of our software product...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Ops Planner/Replenishment, Demand
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Responsibilities The position will plan and control all purchasing activities supporting assigned vendors. They will bal...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Manager
  • Flats LLC
  • Cleveland, OH
  • The Property Manager is a key role within our organization, leading the on site team at their multi-family building to s...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Test Technician
  • Fives North American Combustion, Inc.
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a permanent, full-time Test Technician to join our team in Cleveland, OH...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fabricator
  • Fives North American Combustion, Inc.
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a permanent, full-time Fabricator (layout) to join our team in Cleveland...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager, Chief Engineer
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Responsibilities CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Physical Plant Operations & Maintenance - Working closely with the Fac...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Technician IV
  • Leidos
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Description Leidos has openings for Senior IT Field Technicians in support of NASA’s programs in multiple Facilities. Th...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...
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Income Estimation for Product Design Director jobs
$180,960 to $229,822
Cleveland, Ohio area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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