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Director of Product - New York New York
Company: OXMAN
Location: New York, New York
Posted On: 11/16/2024
OXMANOXMAN is a hybrid Design and R&D company that fuses design, technology, and biology to invent multi-scale products and environments. The fusion of disciplines within our work opens previously impossible opportunities within each domain-allowing design to inspire science and science to inspire design.At OXMAN, we question dominant modes of design that have divorced us from Nature by prioritizing humanity above all else (human-centric design). Although it is design that has caused this rift, we believe that design also offers the greatest opportunity to heal it.We propose a Nature-centric approach that delivers design solutions by, for, and with the natural world, while advancing humanity. In this pursuit, we reject all forms of segregation and instead call for a radical synergy between human-made and Nature-grown environments.This approach demands that we design across scales for systems-level impact. We consider every designed construct a whole system of heterogeneous and complex interrelations-not isolated objects-that are intrinsically connected to their environments. In doing so, we open ourselves up to moving beyond mere maintenance toward the advancement of Nature.SummaryOXMAN is seeking a Director of Product to join an all-star interdisciplinary team of deep thinkers and brilliant makers. The Director of Product will be an integral player in evolving OXMAN's product strategy after the recent launch of our company. This person will champion the future of nature-centric product development, with the vision and grit to guide a team of visionaries and innovators towards real-world impact. They will work closely with senior leadership on portfolio prioritization, with OXMAN innovations spanning consumer goods to architectural services, all fueled by our cutting-edge R&D in computational design, robotics, material science, green chemistry, biology, and ecological engineering. The Director of Product will also manage , building strategy, aligning cross-functional teams, and systematizing product development through goal-setting, KPIs, and other success metrics in line with OXMAN values. An ideal candidate has a portfolio of success stories bringing products from R&D to market in apparel, footwear, or other consumer goods sectors. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who thrives in translating visionary ideas into actionable, market-ready products, all while championing a nature-centric approach to design.Core Responsibilities - Partner closely with senior leadership to shape product strategy across the OXMAN portfolio, with innovations ranging from biomaterials, robotics, plant science, synthetic biology, and computational design.
- Create an assessment process to determine R&D concepts' readiness for the product pipeline, setting standards for proof-of-concept, prototyping milestones, and key performance indicators at each stage.
- Drive the product roadmap for O - consumer products in apparel, footwear, and more, moving ideas from inception to launch with clearly defined milestones, KPIs, and success metrics that align with OXMAN values.
- Co-create systems of project management with buy-in and support from a cross-functional team of designers, scientists, and engineers.
- Systematize product development workflows by improving goal tracking, reporting, and physical prototype archiving frameworks, ensuring efficient resource allocation, transparent project budgeting, and smooth cross-department collaboration.
- Support management of partner, vendor, and contractor relationships, guiding everything from material sourcing to contract negotiations.
- Lead product testing in collaboration with external agencies, ensuring compliance with ASTM, biodegradability, and other key industry benchmarks.
- Experiment with thoughtful methods of collecting and incorporating consumer insights into the product development cycle in order to drive design decisions.
- Collaborate with CEO and OXMAN Communications team to shape a go-to-market strategy highlighting the unique value propositions of OXMAN's product lines, as well as distinguishing the parent company's brand identity from potential spin-out ventures.
- Partner with CFO and legal to develop a trademark and IP strategy for new innovations in relevant markets.
- Communicate effectively with senior leaders, including CEO and CFO, ensuring alignment across all stages of the product life cycle.Qualifications & Competencies
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