Anthesis Group · 2 days ago
Associate Director / Director - Product Sustainability
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$121K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expAnthesis Group is a sustainability activator committed to making a significant contribution to a more resilient and productive world. They are seeking a Product Sustainability Expert to help clients design, evaluate, and scale sustainable products while integrating environmental performance into product strategy and business models.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple product sustainability and eco‑design projects across their lifecycle, ensuring excellent client management with on-time delivery, within scope, and with measurable environmental and business impact
Thoughtfully inform client strategies, with a strong ability to understand the commercial benefits and tradeoffs implied when incorporating design for sustainability
Capable of leading discussions with executive teams on business-critical decisions that lend to these objectives
Have excellent project and team management skills, with the ability to delegate tasks, clearly articulate client needs, and oversee the full scope of a project
Provide strong technical oversight, quality assurance and support to colleagues and junior team members, and ensure high quality, impactful deliverables for a client
Advise clients on how to integrate sustainability into product design and development processes, including material selection, design playbooks, product architecture, durability, energy efficiency, and end‑of‑life considerations
Translate sustainability goals into product‑level requirements and KPIs, working alongside design, manufacturing, engineering, EHS, procurement, and product management teams
Guide the development of sustainable materials strategies, including recycled content, avoiding perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS), low‑carbon materials, hazardous substance reduction, and emerging alternatives
Apply knowledge of EHS regulations and standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, chemical management, product safety) to inform compliant and responsible product design
Conduct quantitative modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate design trade‑offs, such as material substitution, energy efficiency improvements, or product lifetime extension
Implement and optimize digital tools and data frameworks to manage product sustainability data across design, manufacturing, and supplier networks (e.g., LCA tools, PLM integrations, sustainability data platforms)
Perform landscape assessments of industry benchmarks, competitor product strategies, and evolving regulations related to design for sustainability efforts
Develop executive‑ready reports and presentations that translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for C-suite executives, as well as product, manufacturing, and sustainability leaders
Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand product sustainability programs and innovation initiatives
Collaborate with internal Anthesis experts across strategy, climate, circularity, and digital services to deliver integrated product sustainability solutions
Contribute to thought leadership on sustainable product design, life cycle thinking, and technology‑enabled sustainability transformation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Product Design, Environmental Science, or related field; graduate degree preferred
8+ years of professional experience, including: 5+ years in product sustainability, sustainable product development, or life-cycle–based environmental assessment, and 5+ years in project management Experience working directly with product design, material or chemical engineering, R&D, EHS, or manufacturing teams
Hands‑on experience applying sustainability considerations to materials selection, product architecture, energy efficiency, and circularity strategies
Working knowledge of EHS requirements and product regulations, including chemical compliance, PFAS regulations and product stewardship considerations
Advanced quantitative and data analysis skills (Excel required; experience with PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar tools preferred)
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, including executives and commercial teams
Strong client management, proposal development, and account growth capabilities
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, global, virtual consulting environment
Preferred
Experience with digital tools and data systems supporting product sustainability, such as LCA software, PLM systems, or sustainability reporting platforms
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.
Company
Anthesis Group
We are the world's leading purpose driven, digitally enabled, science-based activator.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Tikehau Capital
2023-09-12Private Equity
2023-06-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Stuart McLachlan
Chief Executive and Co-Founder
Dean Reuben-Robinson
CFO, Finance & Operations - North America
Recent News
Global Electronics Association
2025-11-20
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