Design Director

## Design Director Apply:
Droitwich spa, UK:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR4692
** If you’re looking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no further!
Overview of Vax:
** Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess.

Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.
** Design Director
** Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands:
Vax and Hoover.

Together, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for innovation, creating products that make cleaning faster, easier and more effective for millions of customers around the world.  Our success is built on understanding the needs of consumers and continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in floorcare. Backed by the scale and strength of a global business, we are committed to developing high-quality, innovative solutions that deliver exceptional performance and help people care for their homes with confidence.

** We work on a hybrid basis; this role will be working 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home
** As our
** Design Director**, you’ll define the future design direction of our products by leading our Design Research and Industrial Design teams. You’ll establish the Design philosophy that shapes our brands, ensuring that every concept delivers exceptional consumer experiences while remaining true to our design principles.  Working in close partnership with Advanced Development, you’ll translate emerging technologies and consumer insights into compelling product concepts, helping transform technical possibilities from Advanced Development into products that consumers value.

** Key

Duties include:

*** Define and champion the Industrial Design philosophy, principles and creative vision across future product portfolios.
* Lead and develop our Design Research and Industrial Design teams. Building a culture of creativity, collaboration and design excellence.
* Translate consumer insight into meaningful product experiences, design strategies and opportunity areas.
* Partner with Advanced Development to shape future concepts, ensuring that emerging technologies are transformed into desirable intuitive and differentiated solutions.
* Work alongside Product Management to align future concepts with consumer needs, brand positioning and our commercial strategy.
* Drive world class Design Research, working closely with the Consumer Insight team to influence product direction and strategic decisions.
* Co-Lead concept generation, creative workshops and design reviews to inspire bold thinking and cross functional collaboration.
* Establish high standards for Industrial Design, execution, storytelling, visual communication and concept quality.
* Champion design excellence throughout the innovation process, balancing consumer desirability, technical feasibility and commercial viability.
* Inspire and develop a high performing design team while building strong relationships across the wider organisation.  
** What we’re looking for
** You’re an inspiring design leader who understands that great products are created where consumer insight, exceptional design and innovative engineering come together. You’re passionate about defining product experiences, building creative & pragmatic teams whilst developing a clear…