Head of Product Development
4 days ago
**Responsibilities**
- **Product Strategy & Innovation**
- Drive the long-term vision and strategy for the Furniture Division, focusing on market trends, client-driven product development, and innovation.
- Identify and prioritise opportunities for product innovation, ensuring
alignment with KIDZINK/Köda’s business objectives.
- Lead efforts in material innovation, sustainable practices, and production efficiency to create value for customers and support KIDZINK’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
- **Product Roadmap Development**
- Develop and manage a product roadmap aligned with KIDZINK/Köda's strategic goals, identifying new products and improvements to meet evolving market demands.
- Translate market research, client feedback, and competitive analysis into actionable development plans.
- **Team Leadership & Development**
- Oversee the Product Development team, including managing engineers, R&D specialists, and other professionals involved in product innovation.
- Mentor and develop team members through ongoing training, leadership development, and performance reviews.
- Foster an environment of creativity and accountability, encouraging the team to take initiative in driving product innovation.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure that new product concepts are feasible, marketable, and aligned with customer needs.
- Facilitate cross-functional communication to drive alignment and efficiency throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Ensure smooth transitions from product concept to production by collaborating with the Head of Furniture Design and manufacturing teams.
- **Market Research & Analysis**
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, new opportunities, and potential product gaps.
- Use insights from market research to guide product strategy and ensure KIDZINK remains a leader in educational furniture solutions.
- **Innovation in Materials & Sustainability**
- Lead initiatives focused on material innovation and sustainable practices, ensuring all products meet environmental standards and customer expectations.
- Explore and test new materials to enhance product offerings and promote internal knowledge of material capabilities.
- **Operational Coordination & Product Launch**
- Coordinate with production and technical documentation teams to ensure that product concepts are manufacturable at scale.
- Oversee the product launch process, ensuring seamless rollout to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Establish rigorous review processes to enhance product accuracy and reduce inefficiencies during development.
**Qualifications**
- **Experience**:Minimum of 15 years in furniture design and product development, ideally in a large European or British furniture manufacturing company, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- **Education**:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Industrial
Design, or a related field.
- **Product Development Expertise**:Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in product development, including familiarity with materials, production processes, and sustainability practices.
**Compensation & Benefits**
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health insurance and professional growth opportunities.
- Creative freedom and flexible work environment.
- Potential for international travel within our project locations
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
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