Product Design Manager

Product Design Manager At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intelligent design has the ability to transform everyday living. We create distinctive, thoughtfully engineered products that not only solve real-world problems but also bring joy, beauty, and functionality to daily life. Headquartered in London, we have grown into one of the world’s most admired houseware brands, with a presence in over 100 countries and partnerships with leading department stores, independent retailers, and a rapidly expanding e-commerce business. We are seeking a Product Design Manager to join our New Product Development team. Initially focused on our Cookshop & Cookware categories, with scope to take on projects across the wider portfolio as the business evolves, this role carries end-to-end accountability for developing complex consumer products from concept to manufacture. This role will report into the ‘Senior Design Manager - Category Lead’ and work closely with our VP of Product Delivery, Chief Creative Officer and cross-functional partners to deliver market-leading ranges on time and within budget. What you will be doing: Project delivery Accountable for multiple, fast-paced complex projects launching into a global marketplace. Resolve design details and drive development forward, ensuring on-time launches against tight critical paths. Liaise directly with packaging designers and manufacturing suppliers to manage prototypes, samples and quality checks. Concept and category development Identify relevant opportunities to consistently drive category innovation and growth. Develop clear and concise briefs for the Industrial Design and Engineering resource supporting your projects. Convey updates on product development, along with new plans and ideas, confidently and engagingly to ensure progress is clear and decisions are made easily. Cross-functional collaboration Collaborate with in-house designers, engineers and commercial teams to align on requirements, budgets and margin targets. Assess technical development issues, define scope for resolution, communicate options and drive issues to closure. Commercial stewardship Ensure projects are kept within agreed budgets and product costs align with margin targets. Ensure adherence to timelines and proactively address challenges to support project continuity and enable successful commercial launches. Team & culture Mentor junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Support recruitment and handover processes as the team evolves. What we need from you: An undergraduate (or master's) degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Solid product development experience, with a track record of delivering complex consumer goods from concept to manufacture. An ability to effectively manage time whilst working to tight critical paths on multiple projects. Clear communication skills, with the confidence to present ideas to senior stakeholders. A good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes, ideally with factory experience in the Far East. An enthusiastic, hands-on approach, comfortable getting involved with all aspects of the process. Proficiency in design applications such as Adobe CS and SolidWorks. A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking while keeping ideas commercial. An adaptable and dependable character, capable of engaging effectively across teams. What you will get from us: Competitive salary and holiday allowance Company performance related bonus A pension contribution An exclusive staff discount 24/7 healthcare appointment support Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times External private employee wellbeing support Access to Perkbox Volunteer days Team Recognition scheme Training and Development Holiday carry-over scheme Season-ticket travel loan Cycle to work scheme Parental Leave support Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service Team New Product Development Locations London Remote status Hybrid Life at Joseph Joseph Flexible working Mental wellbeing support Holiday trading Additional holiday for length of service Company bonus scheme Generous discounts for you and friends and family Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme Even more discounts with Perkbox