We are seeking an experienced Product Design Manager to join our Research and Development team at ABI Interiors Head Office on the Gold Coast. This full-time role is pivotal in enhancing the skill set of our current design team and being the driving force behind innovation and new projects. What you will be doing: Oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Mentor and develop the design team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to align design efforts with overall business goals. Ensure all design outputs meet our quality standards and comply with industry regulations. Lead forecasting and resource allocation efforts. Assess project risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Enhance project management skills and processes throughout the organisation. Introduce new frameworks and strengthen project governance. Provide constructive feedback to foster a culture of continuous improvement. About you: Proven experience in industrial design and team leadership. Strong project management skills and technical understanding. Ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. At least 6 years experience in a similar role. A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design or similar. Requirement for Application - Please provide details highlighting each point below: Provide specific examples of projects where you have led a team, managed timelines, and collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders. Provide examples of when you have led design workshops and mentored junior designers. Provide case studies where you have incorporated market insights into product design. Provide detailed descriptions of at least three significant industrial design projects you’ve worked on. Include project objectives, design challenges, and final outcomes. Showcase examples of design thinking and process, from initial research to concept development, prototyping, testing, iterations, and final implementation. Explain your specific role and contributions to each project. List problem-solving examples and share instances where you identified and solved complex design and engineering challenges. Share technical and material knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in relevant design tools and software (e.g. CAD software, 3D modelling) What we can offer you: Work-life balance: our hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Brand-new HQ with an onsite gym and Pilates studio. Daily breakfast when working onsite. Café Junie now open at our HQ location. Opportunity to connect with your team and the wider ABI team through social events, team-building activities, and a collaborative working environment. Opportunity for progression in an office-based role. Market-leading parental leave policy. If this sounds like your ideal role, we'd love to hear from you Please apply with your resume and a cover letter. About ABI Interiors: ABI Interiors is an Australian family business that was established in 2016 after recognising a gap in the market for high-quality, coloured architectural hardware. Today, we pride ourselves on supplying a comprehensive range of interior fixtures and fittings that are of an exemplary standard. Our in-house Research and Development team uses cutting-edge technology to actualise simplicity, longevity, and durability as the foundation for our designs. But our promise of quality extends beyond our product offering. We adopt a holistic approach, meaning we strive to uphold excellence across every touchpoint of the ABI Interiors experience. Guided by quality, trust, innovation, passion, and responsibility, our team all share the same belief and commitment that we can enrich lives by enriching spaces.