Bedrijfsinformatie
For one of our clients we are looking for Packaging Design & Discovery Team Leader.
Functieomschrijving
Your main focus will be driving innovation projects, leading a talented design team and building strategic partnerships with startups and universities.
In this role, you are expected to take the lead in shaping the future of packaging by an excellent level of creativity, keeping up to date with emerging trends and if possible integrate them within the company concepts, and ensuring that intellectual property is protected.
- Mentor and manage the design team, fostering innovation and professional growth in line with business and product goals
- Leverage external research and trends to enhance product development and build partnerships with innovative organizations
- Organize design workshops and hackathons
- Define and execute an IP strategy with legal teams, ensuring proper documentation and protection of innovations
- Work with internal and external partners to drive user-centric design strategies
- Align design efforts with company goals and emerging trends
- Lead the full design process, from ideation to implementation
- Advocate for design excellence and user experience
- Align design efforts with product teams and external partners
- Present strategies to leadership and stakeholders
- Introduce new methodologies and stay updated on industry trends
Profiel
- A Master’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role within a complex organisation
- Proven experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with startups, universities, and research institutions
- Strong portfolio showcasing successful design leadership, particularly in collaborating with external organizations to drive innovation
- Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and prototyping tools (InVision, Marvel, etc.)
- In-depth understanding of user experience (UX) principles, interaction design, visual design, and accessibility standards
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration between internal teams and external partners
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and academic researchers
- Knowledge of the startup ecosystem, emerging technologies, and academic research, with experience applying these insights to product design
- Experience in collaborating with legal teams to protect intellectual property, secure patents, and manage the documentation and filing process
Aanbod
- Contract with client
- Plenty of room to create your own job and be part of a dynamic and innovative company
