Design Development Manager - Los Angeles

The Role

Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world.

The best innovators don’t just understand technology, they understand people. We design technology that enriches and improves people’s lives. By challenging conventional appliance design, these world-first technologies have changed the way we live forever.

At the heart of Fisher & Paykel are our people who design innovative technologies that elevate the everyday into something out of the ordinary. We have built our business by creating moments of delight for the people who use our products.
 

Our Design Development Manager (DDM) team here at Fisher & Paykel is focused on creating long-lasting relationships with top-tier specifiers, designers, and architects throughout the country. As a Design Development Manager, you will be focused specifically on building relationships within LA and will report directly to the US Director of Design Engagement.

*This is a reimagined role for us here at Fisher & Paykel and DCS. It is a design led role vs sales led role and the goal is to create long lasting relationships with top tier architects and designers in LA.

• You are deeply passionate about design and well-connected within NYC's architectural and interior design communities.

• Develop strategic partnerships and influence design outcomes — through a design-led approach for Fisher & Paykel and DCS.

• Be the subject matter expert for F&P and DCS within the SDA community by being curious and deeply understanding key specifier communities (kitchen/bathroom designers, interior designers, and architects, both interior & landscape) and their environmental influences.

• Initiate, develop, and attend key designer networking events within our Experience Centers to strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities for F&P and DCS brands, products, and services.

• Ensure a seamless, brand-aligned representation of F&P’s value proposition across all touchpoints of the key specifier community.

• Plan and execute the local design development strategy with key specifiers, architects and designers, ensuring alignment with global imperatives and growth aspirations.

• Provide regular reporting updates on key specifiers to the local and global Market Group.

• Create and collaborate with key designers and architects to bring our design visions to life through case studies.
   

• You have at least 5 years of experience in an architectural or interior design background, or have worked with a luxury architectural product, bringing a deep understanding of design principles and a refined appreciation for quality and craftsmanship. Whether you’ve worked directly in design or with luxury brands, your ability to influence, engage, and build strong professional relationships will set you apart.

• Marketing, Business, Architecture or Interior Design degree preferred in conjunction with relevant design credentials (AKBD, CKD, LEED AP).

• Working experience with interior/kitchen designers and architects.

• Proven experience in successfully developing strategic partnerships both externally and internally to deliver quality results.

• Strong creative & technical design skills, including the ability to read floor plans and elevations, and make recommendations on appliance selection, placement, and configuration based on spatial and proportional characteristics of the kitchen, as well as design trends and principles.

• Strong project planning and management experience.

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written communication skills are clear and concise.

In addition to providing competitive medical, dental vision, life, and disability insurance, we offer:

• 401K with company match

• Competitive Employer HSA Contribution

• Pet Perks

• Paid Vacation/Time Off: We believe that your time off is important, which is why all US employees accrue 20 days of paid vacation starting year 1. We also offer 12 company holidays per year.

• Parental Leave: Becoming a new parent is a full-time job. Our new policy offers all our people 26 weeks’ paid leave for the primary caregiver, a flexible return to work with reduced hours at full pay, as well as two weeks of paid leave for partners to spend time with their growing families.

• Wellness Initiatives such as our Fuel Up Fridays, a company-paid subscription to Calm, No-Meeting Fridays, and personalized healthcare support for your wellness journey.

• Leadership and Career Development programs

• Exclusive Employee discounts on all F&P products

• Role-specific Company Bonus

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. This range is a guideline and may not reflect your exact offer. Factors considered when extending an offer include (but are not limited to) education, experience, relevant skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.