Genie · 3 days ago
Head of Industrial Design
Mount Hope, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expGenie is seeking a Head of Industrial Design to lead their industrial design strategy and execution, focusing on the visual and functional identity of their products. The role involves driving innovation and ensuring brand consistency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence product development from concept through launch.
Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and execute Genie's industrial design vision aligned with business strategy and customer needs
Establish design standards, guidelines, and best practices for aesthetics, ergonomics, and usability
Own and evolve Genie's Vendor Brand Language (VBL) to ensure cohesive design across all product lines
Apply VBL principles to Genie's Retail Line, Professional+ Line, and the Overhead Door private-label brand
Partner with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to integrate design into product development
Advocate for design thinking and user experience across the organization
This role has no direct reports initially but will develop and manage a Co-op/Intern pipeline to support design initiatives
If workload demands, manage external design firms or freelance designers to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables
Stay ahead of industry trends, materials, and technologies to ensure Genie remains a design leader
Conduct user research and translate insights into actionable design solutions
Oversee design from concept sketches to final production-ready specifications
Ensure designs meet cost, manufacturability, and quality requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field (Master's not required)
8-10 + years of industrial design experience, including leadership roles
Proven track record of delivering innovative, market-leading products
Strong portfolio showcasing design excellence and user-centered solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams
Familiarity with SolidWorks (used for engineering drawings) and major industrial design software, including: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), KeyShot (rendering), Rhino, Alias, Creo, SketchBook, Fusion 360
Preferred
Familiarity with Blender
Company
Genie
Genie is an innovative technology business platform that serves both individuals and corporations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase