The Product Design Manager will create and execute product design processes and successfully introduce the use of product design.   You will lead a team consisting of 5-7 Sr. Designers and Designers (manage, mentor, lead, guide and direct); strong leadership skills are a critical & essential in this role. As the Product Design Manager you will lead the turn-key programs from ideation through delivery of final program with accountability for financial results.

• Drive Innovation and Innovative thinking for all areas of responsibility. 
• Manage overall strategy for Global Design Resources and collaborate with other Designers to leverage resources whenever possible.
• Manage Design Resources for multiple categories in a cross category fashion whenever additional resources are needed.
• Manage internal and external Design Teams and direct product design projects effectively and efficiently, delivering to deadlines and accomplishing business goals and objectives.
• Communicate and interpret trend and translate it into product design to drive sales and gross margin.
• Partner with Product Managers and Category Management on providing the sales and financial objectives through the design process
• Competitive shopping, Market Awareness/Analysis 

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing design projects, preferably with a major retailer or manufacturer.  Management of Design team required.  Will manage 3-7 designers.
• Design experience in arts and craft, home décor, trend, seasonal products, fashion/apparel, and possibly graphics and/or patterns
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.  Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Suite a plus.