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Senior Product Manager - Architectural
Visual Comfort & Co.
Leading the development and management of the architectural lighting product portfolio, including new product development, market research, product strategy, and cross-functional program leadership.
14d ago
$135,000 - $138,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Skokie, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,014 Employees
Service Specialisms
Lighting Design
Product Design
Custom Manufacturing
Interior Design
Sourcing
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Architectural
Decorative
Lighting Design
Ceiling Fans
Role
What you would be doing
evaluating trade-offs
conducting analyses
design reviews
product training
building business cases
leading development
- Evaluates trade-offs with a business-first mindset, ensuring speed to market without compromising quality.
- Conducts competition and gap analyses to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Actively participates in design reviews, balancing aesthetics, performance, and cost considerations.
- Manages the full lifecycle of the architectural lighting portfolio, from inception to end-of-life.
- Establishes and achieves targets for pricing, margin, and revenue growth.
- Leads product training for internal teams and external customers, serving as the product authority.
- Develops and execute product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and channel requirements.
- Collaborates with Marketing to develop launch assets, training materials, and digital/literature support.
- Conducts regular working team meetings to ensure clear, consistent communication and alignment.
- Builds robust business cases to drive product strategy and justify investments.
- Identifies risks early, develops mitigation strategies and keeps stakeholders informed and engaged
- Champions the voice of the customer and end-user through constant engagement with specifiers, sales teams, and channel partners.
- Drives SKU optimization, strategic expansions, and portfolio rationalization initiatives.
- Translates market and customer insights into detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), specifications, and commercial strategies.
- Monitors market trends, emerging technologies, and industry innovations to guide product vision and execution.
- Collaborates with supply and sourcing teams to meet specs, cost, and schedule requirements.
- Leads product development projects across Engineering, Marketing, and Operations, maintaining accountability for timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Provides post-launch support to ensure smooth adoption, continuous improvement, and effective lifecycle management.
What you bring
bachelor’s
project management
project tools
led technology
product management
architectural lighting
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Design, Marketing, or a related field.
- Skilled in stage-gate processes, project management, and product lifecycle management.
- Demonstrates visible leadership, maintains team accountability, and fosters trust across the organization.
- Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, and Gantt charts.
- Exceptional communication, leadership presence, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong technical knowledge of LED technology, drivers, controls, and functional lighting systems.
- Proven track record of creating and executing product roadmaps with measurable business impact.
- Must be on-site and fully engaged with cross-functional partners.
- 7+ years of progressive product management and product development experience; experience with enterprise-level ERP, PIM, and PDM systems preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural lighting or closely related building industries.
- Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to make intuitive decisions when necessary.
- Demonstrated success leading high-visibility product launches in premium markets preferred.
- Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Closed on all major holidays
- Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products
- Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Competitive compensation
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1987
Year Established
The company was established in 1987, marking the beginning of its legacy in the lighting industry.
2017 Merger
Circa Lighting
The company merged with Circa Lighting in 2017, expanding its product offerings and market reach.
2023 Unification
Unified Brands
By 2023, the company had successfully unified its brands under one name, streamlining operations and brand identity.
- Began as a boutique lighting maker blending craftsmanship with artistic flair.
- Partnerships with high-profile designers including Kelly Wearstler, Ralph Lauren, and Aerin.
- Headquartered in Houston with showrooms across the US and UK, serving residential and commercial markets.
- Privately held and backed by private equity.
- Product portfolio includes decorative and architectural fixtures, ceiling fans, outdoor lighting, and custom collections.
- Unique collaborations feature Marie Flanigan’s textured lanterns and Paloma Contreras’s antique-inspired collection.
- Teamwork
- Quality
- Integrity
- Results
- Innovation
- Maintains a cross-functional ESG team led by the COO, covering climate impacts, responsible sourcing, and human rights.
- Requires all suppliers to sign and comply with the Supplier Quality Manual and Code of Conduct based on SA8000 and international human rights standards.
- Partners with Assent, Inc. for supplier risk assessments on forced and child labor, with annual audits; no major non-compliances identified.
- Commits to audit largest suppliers yearly and remediate any ESG issues, including terminating relationships if unresolved.
- No public DEI strategy or gender diversity statistics available.
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