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Fisher & Paykel Appliances · 1 day ago

Design Development Manager - Los Angeles

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Fisher & Paykel is a global company known for innovative appliance design since 1934. The Design Development Manager will focus on building relationships with architects and designers in LA, leveraging a design-led approach to influence design outcomes and strengthen partnerships within the community.

Home Appliances

Responsibilities

Develop strategic partnerships and influence design outcomes — through a design-led approach for Fisher & Paykel and DCS

Be the subject matter expert for F&P and DCS within the SDA community by being curious and deeply understanding key specifier communities (kitchen/bathroom designers, interior designers, and architects, both interior & landscape) and their environmental influences

Initiate, develop, and attend key designer networking events within our Experience Centers to strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities for F&P and DCS brands, products, and services

Ensure a seamless, brand-aligned representation of F&P’s value proposition across all touchpoints of the key specifier community

Plan and execute the local design development strategy with key specifiers, architects and designers, ensuring alignment with global imperatives and growth aspirations

Provide regular reporting updates on key specifiers to the local and global Market Group

Create and collaborate with key designers and architects to bring our design visions to life through case studies

Qualification

Architectural design experienceInterior design experienceStrategic partnership developmentDesign principles understandingProject planning skillsCreative design skillsTechnical design skillsNetworking skillsCommunication skills

Required

You have at least 5 years of experience in an architectural or interior design background, or have worked with a luxury architectural product, bringing a deep understanding of design principles and a refined appreciation for quality and craftsmanship

Whether you've worked directly in design or with luxury brands, your ability to influence, engage, and build strong professional relationships will set you apart

Working experience with interior/kitchen designers and architects

Proven experience in successfully developing strategic partnerships both externally and internally to deliver quality results

Strong creative & technical design skills, including the ability to read floor plans and elevations, and make recommendations on appliance selection, placement, and configuration based on spatial and proportional characteristics of the kitchen, as well as design trends and principles

Strong project planning and management experience

Excellent communication skills – verbal and written communication skills are clear and concise

Preferred

Marketing, Business, Architecture or Interior Design degree preferred in conjunction with relevant design credentials (AKBD, CKD, LEED AP)

Benefits

401K with company match

Competitive Employer HSA Contribution

Pet Perks

Paid Vacation/Time Off: We believe that your time off is important, which is why all US employees accrue 20 days of paid vacation starting year 1. We also offer 12 company holidays per year.

Parental Leave: Becoming a new parent is a full-time job. Our new policy offers all our people 26 weeks’ paid leave for the primary caregiver, a flexible return to work with reduced hours at full pay, as well as two weeks of paid leave for partners to spend time with their growing families.

Wellness Initiatives such as our Fuel Up Fridays, a company-paid subscription to Calm, No-Meeting Fridays, and personalized healthcare support for your wellness journey.

Leadership and Career Development programs

Exclusive Employee discounts on all F&P products

Role-specific Company Bonus

Company

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Fisher & Paykel Appliances designs, manufactures & markets a range of innovative household appliances developed with a commitment to technology, design, user-friendliness & environmental awareness.

Founded in 1934

Auckland, Auckland, NZL

1001-5000 employees