Industrial Design Manager, Wellness

Position

Industrial Design Manager, Wellness

Design & Innovation for PUR, Braun, Vicks & Honeywell

Edgewater, NJ, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in‑office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

This is a global position supporting all regions and brands of the organization. The Design + Innovation team plays a key role in strategic pipeline definition, consumer insight research and creative direction, management, and execution of all new product launch initiatives. In addition, this position holds a leadership seat on the Innovation Team helping to innovate and build the roadmaps for each category and identify new categories of business.

The  is expected to maintain cross‑departmental relationships and build the processes that allow the design department to accomplish their goals.

• Ownership and leadership of industrial design process; research through implementation.
• Directing design with a keen focus on user experience, brand design language, manufacturing feasibility & COGs targets.
• Managing outsourced industrial design agencies & consultants.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional cohorts (Marketing, Insights, Engineering, Regulatory & Program Management).
• Maintaining industrial design consistency with master brand language.
• Participating in and translating consumer/ethnographic insights into new product opportunities.
• Generate s and associated process presentations throughout the design process.
• Manage industrial design project schedules and budgets.
• Manage design control documentation including color/material specifications.
• Collaborate with product manager partner on management of key cross‑functional projects and initiatives.
• Oversight of outsourced design agencies and consultants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated skill in turning consumer insights into commercially successful, brand‑aligned designs.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams across marketing, engineering, R& D, sales, etc.
• Influences product strategy through design thinking, research synthesis, and storytelling.
• Proactively brings design and consumer POV through industrial design.
• Familiarity with consumer research methodologies (qualitative & quantitative).
• Strong communication (writing, speaking and presentation skills) — with solid rationale and objectives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, materials & processes.
• Visualization and sketching skills.
• Organizational skills (able to set a plan to reach final deliverables).
• Presentation skills (knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint required).
• 2D CAD skills:
  Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• 3D CAD skills:
  Solid Works.

• Bachelor's Degree from an IDSA accredited four‑year college or university.
• 6+ years of experience as an industrial designer/managing industrial design.
• Minimum of 6+ years as an industrial designer/manager; experienced in all phases of product design from consumer insights, user experience to final CAD design deliverables.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Pro Engineer.
• Digital UX product experience.

In New Jersey, the standard base pay range for this role is $ - $129,243 annually. This base pay range is specific to New Jersey and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO),…