Associate Manager

Join our Design Team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

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Position:Associate Manager, Design & Innovation, Wellness 

Department:Design for Braun, Vicks, Honeywell, and PUR

Work Location: Marlborough, MA (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: 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.

What you will be doing:

This is a global position supporting all regions and brands of the organization. The Design + Innovation team (ID) plays a key role in strategic pipeline definition, consumer insight research and creative direction, management and execution of all durable consumer product launch initiatives.

A key function of this position involves partnering with/assisting Design Managers as they work with Brand Managers and Engineering Program Managers across the global and regional marketing organizations of the company. The cross-functional teams plan and execute programs within a multi-year product roadmap. The Associate Design Manager serves as champion of design quality and consistency acting as consultant to the cross-functional teams.

• Work with the team on the undefined front end to frame projects scope

• Analyze design work and direct/redirect based on design goals

• Define what potential products could be before they exist for the purpose of consumer testing

• Design/run consumer use tests to tune design and user interface (UI) to optimize user experience and consumer delight

• Participate in and translate consumer/ethnographic insights into design opportunities

• Generate ID presentations following strong rationale for internal reviews

• Generate ID briefs communicating project vision and design intent to company and agencies

• Manage project schedules

• Manage design control documentation including color/material specifications

• Cover for design managers during travel and holidays

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Ability to align design solutions with strategic business/marketing objectives

• Ability to analyze design, spot opportunities, and redirect where necessary

• Strong problem-solving skills, program constraints and requirements can be complex and require innovative solutions

• Strong communication (writing, speaking and presentation skills)—ability to assertively sell ideas based on solid rationale and objectives

• Some understanding of manufacturing, materials & processes

• Strong visualization and sketching skills

• Strong awareness of global design trends

• Organizational skills (able to set a plan to reach final deliverables)

• Presentation skills (Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university Industrial Design

• 2+ years or more of work experience as a designer in a corporate or consulting environment

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2D skills: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• 3D CAD skills: Solidworks or equivalent

In Massachusetts, the standard base pay range for this role is $82,170.17 - $123,255.25 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts 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. 

Benefits: 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), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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