Director, Industrial Design

Description

The Director of Industrial Design for the Moen brand will manage and scale a world‑class industrial design team, shaping thoughtful product experiences that align with user needs and business goals. The role bridges physical and experience design, drives cross‑functional collaboration, and contributes to long‑term innovation strategy through vision, empathy, adaptability and clear communication.

• Build, inspire, and manage a world‑class industrial design team.
• Foster a culture of fulfillment, motivation, and growth for designers.
• Set clear goals, secure resources, and enable team success.
• Lead Moen’s industrial design vision, shaping trend‑forward strategies for North America and Asia.
• Guide design strategy and execution across kitchen, bath, and shower environments and accessories.
• Deliver product and experience designs that drive brand relevance and business growth.
• Co‑create the Annual Global Trend Forecasting strategy and translate macro trends into actionable insights.
• Partner with cross‑functional creative teams to enrich the design ecosystem for new launches.
• Oversee design execution across product roadmaps, innovation pipelines, and ID‑led initiatives.
• Direct design across styles from traditional to modern, leveraging art, design history, and global trends.
• Travel 20‑40% to R&D facilities, design studios, customer sites, trade shows, and design fairs.
• Align with VP/GM stakeholders to support business unit goals.
• Establish and evolve best‑in‑class design processes, methods, and tools.
• Advance adoption of Trend Forecasting, User‑Centered Design, and Design Thinking.
• Implement new technologies, including AI‑augmented design tools and emerging platforms.
• Lead technical tool usage such as SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Cloud, Keyshot, VizCom, and VR environments.
• Mentor designers to blend technical craft with empathy, creativity, and strategic collaboration.
• Advocacy for sustainability and circular design strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• 15+ years of industrial design experience with a strong consumer or interior goods portfolio.
• 10+ years leading and mentoring design teams, focusing on talent growth.
• Deep knowledge of global design trends in architecture and interior design, with ability to translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to synthesize complex design strategies into clear approaches.
• Experience presenting trend strategies to internal and external audiences.
• Proven track record taking physical products from concept to launch, including connected/digital products.
• Understanding of UX principles and collaboration with UX/digital teams.
• Familiarity with metal casting manufacturing methods (plus).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Cloud; experience with VR/AR or AI‑enhanced design tools.
• Experience designing for interior, architecture, home, and connected products.
• Knowledge of design systems, visual brand language, and multi‑brand work.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $140,000 to $220,000, plus an annual bonus or sales incentive plan, comprehensive health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) with company match, product discounts, flexible time off, adoption benefits and access to Employee Resource Groups.

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. All job postings are hosted exclusively on the company’s careers site, and the company will never request banking or sensitive personal information until an offer is accepted.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance