Director of Architectural Product Development.
Job details
Job Description:
The Director of Architectural Product Development is responsible for the development and execution of NOWN's new architectural products, systems, marketing, and compliance collateral. This is a design and engineering driven position, coupled with finance, manufacturing, and strategy.
The ideal candidate is nothing less than dynamic. They must possess strong design sensibilities, be rational and mechanical, abstract and creative, while also having an understanding of the architectural industry (and simultaneously rejecting it). They want to make great design happen, but they also need to understand that great design also meets sustainability criteria and work within standard EN norms. Hands-on is not preferred, but required. Good designers also know how to build good design, and candidates are expected to have experience with CNC fabrication and manufacturing, 3D-Printing, and have a basic foundation in electrical integrations.
NOWN's Director of Architectural Product Development is chiefly tasked with designing and developing new products and systems, developing the marketing and compliance collateral necessary for taking it to market, and to prepare new products for mass production or mass customization.
Experience:
3-10 years in Product Development (physical) or Architecture.
Skills:
Computation experience is not required, but an awareness of it's importance is...
The tools that you'll use:
Rhino
Grasshopper
Fusion 360
Laser Cutter
Pressbrake
CNC Mill
3-D Printing
Flat-Knitting
Requirements:
Must-Haves:
Must have portfolio.
Must be willing to work 40 hours/week at our HQ in Amsterdam.
Must have experience successfully taking products to market.
Must have the ability to read, speak, and write with art and precision.
Finger on the pulse: a must
Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary based on experience
Professional development and endless room for growth
Holiday allowance of 8%
Self-managed PTO scheme
About us
At NOWN, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge, and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do — whether it's exploring new ways to unite form and function, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers, and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, and now, we're proud to announce that we are bridging the gap between the North America and Europe.
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