Design Director

Each team member plays a role in fostering this environment. General Responsibilities: • Inspire and cultivate a creative environment that fosters innovation, empowering the Design department within TED to explore market opportunities, address emerging trends, and solve complex problems through visionary design solutions, • Collaborate with company leadership to align design strategies with business objectives, ensuring a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive positioning, • Translate the executive team's vision into actionable design strategies and roadmaps, creating a tangible and scalable framework for execution that balances innovation with feasibility, • Develop and communicate a forward-looking design vision, anticipating industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive challenges to position Storyteller Overland as a market leader, • Demonstrate hands-on expertise by stepping into the role of a Designer as needed, effectively executing tasks and projects to the same standard expected of the team, • Co-create a comprehensive product strategy with the Planning team, focusing on delivering exceptional customer value, fostering product differentiation, and ensuring sustainable product lifecycles and cohesive product families, • Lead market research initiatives to understand customer behavior, competitor offerings, and emerging trends, leveraging insights to drive strategic design decisions and maintain a competitive edge, • Establish and nurture a culture of empathy, inclusivity, and belonging within the Design department, ensuring all stakeholders feel valued and represented in the creative process, • Advocate for efficient collaboration and cross-functional teamwork, balancing the pursuit of rapid innovation with a commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail, • Promote a mindset of openness and creative flexibility, encouraging the exploration of multiple problem-solving approaches while fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives and innovative thinking, • Partner with Talent Acquisition and other leaders to attract top design talent who align with Storyteller's ethos while bringing fresh perspectives that encourage team growth and evolution, • Mentor and coach designers at all levels, developing leadership capabilities within the team and nurturing cross-functional growth to elevate the organization's design competency, • Lead the Design discipline in refining processes and strategies that ensure efficient, detailed execution while maintaining alignment with broader organizational goals, • Continuously assess the competitive landscape to identify new opportunities, threats, and differentiators, integrating these insights into design and product strategies, • Advocate for and integrate emerging design tools, technologies, and practices to stay ahead of industry trends and enhance the team's innovation capacity, • Contribute to the overall success of the TED team by fostering a spirit of collaboration, cooperation, and camaraderie, ensuring alignment and shared success across all functions, • Perform all other duties as assigned, ensuring alignment with Storyteller Overland's mission and strategic priorities. Identifying new trends, opportunities, or underserved segments in the front end conceptual phase either through working with other creative team members or learning from shows or discussions on needs, experience with general hand/shop tools and willing to be hands on as needed, understanding the total design process and being able to jump in where ever that process is and help out, ability to effectively visualize and diagram designs or needs for users that experience our products, getting hands dirty in either prototyping or modeling when needed, exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment, active listener and relationship builder. • Repetitive Tasks: Some tasks may involve repetitive motions, such as filing, scanning, or using office equipment, which may require attention to ergonomics and comfort. It's important to note that this job primarily involves office-based work, and the physical demands are generally minimal.