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Product Design Manager

Bestway USA Inc Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ

1mo ago Closed

Full time Manager Customer Experience Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 1, 2026).

Job Description

The Product Design Manager will lead Bestway USA Inc's New Product Development design team, including Industrial Designers and Product Designers, to safeguard design quality, continuity, project efficiency, and production cost targets while meeting deadlines. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and the VP of Product Development from a hybrid work location in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain a creative environment that emphasizes collaboration and strong design thinking practices and processes
Oversee updates and maintenance of the R&D Design Manual
Apply user research and usability testing to ensure designs align with customer needs
Foster closer collaboration with engineering, marketing, and sales to support a holistic product development approach
Allocate dedicated time for education courses to enhance design knowledge or related skills such as Fusion 360, Adobe, Keyshot, leadership, and project management tools
Support designer project review meetings and provide brainstorming sessions to sustain ideation flow
Assist the VP Product Development with department tasks and projects
Promote cross-pollination of ideas to increase design continuity and innovation
Provide one-on-one support to the design team to improve work/life balance and overall morale
Enhance the design review process with education on production cost, manufacturing constraints, and final sample outcomes
Collaborate with the VP Product Development to develop, refine, and implement processes coordinating NPD projects across global design resources
Track metrics to evaluate design impact, team productivity, and project success
Manage deadlines efficiently while coordinating with the VP Product Development for additional design support or reprioritization
Support Product Managers and the sales team by establishing yearly trend reports and specialized design tools to improve profitability
Update and distribute yearly material swatch booklets, coordinating with EU and SH teams
Provide and support human resources functions including annual employee reviews, time-off approvals, and department resource planning in collaboration with the VP Product Development

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related design field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consumer products industry
Minimum of 8 years of experience leading a design team
Minimum of 8 years of experience working directly with overseas manufacturing operations
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Experience with CAD and rendering software preferred
Experience in the toy or recreational industry preferred

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite
Fusion 360
Keyshot
Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Benefits

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Hybrid work-from-home schedule
Dog-friendly office
Health plan premium contributions by the company

Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated to identify opportunities for improvement
Strong project management skills with the ability to plan tasks, track progress, and resolve conflicts
Exceptional attention to detail
Willingness to travel internationally, primarily to China
Curiosity, adaptability, positivity, and a professional sense of humor
Experience in the consumer goods sector
Technical capability to deliver complex, unique solutions
Effective leadership with accountability and credibility

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time role with a weekly hybrid schedule that combines in-office presence and remote work, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Some travel is required, including international trips.

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