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About Sensio:
Sensio Lighting has been designing and developing lighting for kitchen’s, bedroom’s, and bathroom’s since 2007. Sensio has been achieving over 20% growth rate year on year and is a fast dynamic environment and now the UK's No 1 leading Brand for KBB lighting.
Specialists in our field, our UK designed and developed lighting solutions mean we deliver innovative, high-quality products, distributing them with flawless execution and reliable service, providing a category managed solution for our customers. Ultimately, we’re all about Making Lighting Simple.
Company Values:
- Positivity fuels success: We actively choose positivity, recognising its contagious nature and the profound impact it has on happiness, productivity, and problem-solving, both within our team and in our interactions with customers.
- Passion at our core: We are passionate individuals, deeply committed to our work, from the products we design to the services we provide and the support we give.
- Customer centric: We prioritise our customers at every step, ensuring their voices guide our actions. This principle means actively engaging with their feedback, swiftly adapting to their needs, and striving for excellence in our service.
- Innovation problem solving: We are dedicated to innovating today for a better future tomorrow. We push past the status quo with new and progressive ideas, without fearing failure.
- Teamwork together we are the experts: Teamwork is our driving force. We celebrate the power of collaboration, trust, and effective communication. Supporting each other through challenges is vital, and together as a team, we excel.
Position Overview:
As a Product Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping our portfolio of products. Highly skilled and a visionary, to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers. This role requires a strategic thinker who can guide the creative process from concept to execution, foster innovation, and ensure that design solutions align with business goals and user needs.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth. Assign and prioritise design tasks, balancing workload and deadlines.
- Project Management: Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to define project goals, timelines, and deliverables. Ensure that projects are executed efficiently, meeting all milestones and staying within budget.
- Creative Direction: Set the creative vision for projects, ensuring alignment with the company's brand and objectives. Review and approve design concepts and final deliverables.
- Quality Control: Maintain high-quality design standards throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Resource Allocation: Allocate design resources effectively to meet project demands. Evaluate the need for additional resources and collaborate with HR for recruitment as necessary.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clients, internal teams, and external partners to understand project requirements and deliver effective design solutions.
- Design Trends and Innovation: Stay updated on design trends and industry best practices, integrating innovative ideas into projects.
Ideal Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Product Design or a related field (Master's degree a bonus).
- Proven experience as a senior designer or design manager, with a portfolio showcasing a range of design projects.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
- Project management experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of current design trends and technologies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Working Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 8:30-5 office based in Castleford.
Thursday - Friday working from home. 4pm finish Friday.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
- Birthdays taken as extra annual leave.
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional day holiday leave.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- WeCare subscription, providing 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
- Discount and Recognition by Aon platform.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and results-driven professional seeking an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in product management, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your application.
